February 11, 2025 - 🧬 [nGram] Today’s Pharmaceutical Scoop: Teva's Phase 3 Success, Yaqrit's Hepatic Trial, Ashvattha's Positive Data


  1. Completion of the pivotal phase 3 trial for olanzapine LAI in schizophrenia conducted by Teva Pharmaceuticals
    • Teva Pharmaceuticals has completed a pivotal Phase 3 trial for olanzapine long-acting injectable (LAI) in patients with schizophrenia.
    • The trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of olanzapine LAI in managing symptoms of schizophrenia.
    • Results from the trial will be used to support regulatory submissions in various regions.
    • Next steps include analyzing the trial data and preparing for potential regulatory filings.
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  2. Yaqrit prepares phase 3 for ammonia scavenger in hepatic encephalopathy
    • Yaqrit is advancing L-ornithine phenylacetate (OPA) to phase 3 for acute hepatic encephalopathy treatment.
    • The IV formulation will enter phase 3, while the oral formulation will start phase 2b trials for HE prevention.
    • Yaqrit acquired global rights for OPA from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, with milestone payments and royalties involved.
    • OPA has shown potential in reducing toxic ammonia levels, crucial for patients with advanced liver disease.
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  3. Ashvattha presents positive phase 2 data for subcutaneous migaldendranib
    • Phase 2 study of Migaldendranib (MGB) shows promising results for wet AMD and DME.
    • Subcutaneous MGB reduces anti-VEGF treatment burden by over 69% in study eyes.
    • Maintains central subfield thickness and visual acuity in treated patients.
    • Safe and well-tolerated with no treatment-related ocular adverse events reported.
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