PDUFA: Kadcyla, Immunogen – Metastasized Breast Cancer

March 12, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Metastasized breast cancer now has a new therapy on the market, though it remains to be seen whether noticeably dangerous side effects may prevent widespread use. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) or Kadcyla, produced by Immunogen [Nasdaq: IMGN], is a treatment that targets the HER2 protein.

March 2013: Santarus’ Uceris – Ulcerative Colitis

February 11, 2013 Vanessa Lane 0

Last month, Santarus, Inc’s Uceris for ulcerative colitis received FDA approval, and the company has announced a planned launch in March 2013. Santaurs has already begun adding 85 new positions to its sales staff in anticipation of Uceris’ future. The Uceris approval hopes to promise strong returns for a company with a checkered past, but a promising future.