We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • SKIP TO CONTENT
  • SKIP NAVIGATION
  • Drug Products
    • Books
    • FDAnews Books Library
    • Events
    • Form 483s Database
    • Subscription Newsletters
    • Free Newsletters
    • Webinar Training Pass
    • eCFR and Guidances
  • Device Products
    • Books
    • FDAnews Books Library
    • Events
    • Form 483s Database
    • Subscription Newsletters
    • Free Newsletters
    • Webinar Training Pass
    • eCFR and Guidances
  • Clinical Products
  • Advertising
  • White Papers
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • COVID-19
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Home » ALLERGEN GETS EUROPEAN APPROVAL FOR GLAUCOMA TREATMENT

ALLERGEN GETS EUROPEAN APPROVAL FOR GLAUCOMA TREATMENT

June 1, 2006

British drugmaker Allergan has received approval from the European Commission to market Ganfort, the company's Lumigan/timolol combination product (bimatoprost/timolol ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of glaucoma, in the EU.

"We are extremely pleased with the European Commission's approval of Ganfort, which enables Allergan to provide physicians and patients throughout Europe with a once-daily, highly-effective and well-tolerated form of combination therapy for glaucoma," said Scott Whitcup, Allergan's executive vice president of research and development.

Ganfort is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to topical beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues. A fixed combination of bimatoprost 0.03 percent and timolol maleate 0.5 percent, the drug offers IOP-lowering efficacy comparable to the free combination of these two agents, and greater efficacy than monotherapy with either agent used alone, according to clinical studies.

KEYWORDS Daily International Pharma Alert

Upcoming Events

  • 10Mar

    FDA Drug GMP Facility Inspections During the Pandemic

  • 16Mar

    Pharmaceutical Naming Regulation: Understanding the Latest Developments

  • 18Mar

    Pharmaceutical Postmarket Surveillance: Latest Developments in the Era of COVID-19

  • 23Mar

    Data Integrity for GCP Professionals: Core Requirements, Expectations and Challenges

  • 30Mar

    Data Integrity for GMP/Postmarket Professionals: Core Requirements, Expectations and Challenges

  • 06Apr

    Medical Device Cybersecurity: Understand the Latest Developments

Featured Products

  • Biological Risk Evaluation and Management for Medical Devices

  • GMP Inspection Preparation Checklist: A Tool for Internal Auditing

Featured Stories

  • FDA clears text

    Vetex Medical’s Thrombectomy Catheter Cleared by FDA

  • 100Bills_flatmoney.gif

    Merck Purchases Rights to Debiopharm’s Xevinapant for More Than $1 Billion

  • abbott-logo.gif

    Abbott Gets FDA EUA for COVID-19 IgG Antibody Test

  • 100Bills_flatmoney.gif

    In $1.55 Billion Deal, Perrigo Sells Off Generic Drug Business

The Revised ICH E8: A Guide to New Clinical Trial Requirements

Learn More
  • Drug Products
    • Quality
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • GMPs
    • Inspections and Audits
    • Postmarket Safety
    • Submissions and Approvals
    • Research and Development
    • Commercial Operations
  • Device Products
    • Quality
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • QSR
    • Inspections and Audits
    • Postmarket Safety
    • Submissions and Approvals
    • Research and Development
    • Commercial Operations
  • Clinical Products
    • Trial Design
    • Data Integrity
    • GCP
    • Inspections and Audits
    • Transparency
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Footer Logo

300 N. Washington St., Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA

Phone 703.538.7600 – Fax 703.538.7676 – Toll free 888.838.5578

Copyright © 2021. All Rights Reserved. Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing