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Nestle gives up on peanut allergy treatment after sluggish sales

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA-approved therapy, called Palforzia, was little used, leading Nestle to abandon a business it had secured in a $2.6 billion deal three years ago.

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Years after $2B buyout, Nestlé ditches Aimmune's peanut allergy drug Palforzia

Fierce Pharma

After lackluster sales dampened the initial enthusiasm that came with a $2.1 billion acquisition, Nestlé has finally found a new owner for its peanut allergy drug Palforzia. After lackluster sales dampened the initial enthusiasm that came with a $2.1

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Sesame Allergies Cause FDA to List Sesame as the 9th Major Allergen

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added sesame to its list of major allergens, making it easier for people with sesame allergies to safely consume packaged food without fear of an allergic reaction. Related: Top 3 Allergy Friendly Food Brands. percent of children and adults in the US are allergic to sesame.

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Novartis said to be eyeing sale of ophthalmology, respiratory units

pharmaphorum

Novartis has already spun out its eyecare business Alcon, and is now considering the sale of its ophthalmology and respiratory medicines businesses as it continues a narrowing of its focus, according to media reports. Meanwhile, Lucentis sales have been in decline as a result of biosimilar competition, contracting 11% to $1.55

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Nestlé buys the rest of Aimmune, aiming to boost a struggling peanut allergy treatment

Bio Pharma Dive

The Swiss firm will take over the launch of Aimmune's Palforzia, sales of which have disappointed since its approval in January.

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Can you use montelukast for allergies? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

Today I will explore a different use of montelukast and answer the main question: can you use montelukast for allergies? Can you use montelukast for allergies? Can you use montelukast for allergies? Use of montelukast for allergies: what is the evidence? . Summary: What is montelukast. Licensed use of montelukast.

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Why Mask-Associated Dry Eye Won’t Necessarily Boost Restasis Sales

XTalks

Anti-inflammatory drugs like Restasis and Xiidra are popular treatment options for the condition, but will the emergence of mask-associated dry eye bolster their sales? But if you thought the growing number of patients presenting with mask-associated dry eye would mean higher sales for Restasis, think again.

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