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TheracosBio and SmithRx Collaborate to Offer Newly Approved Diabetes Drug Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin) to Members with Type 2 Diabetes

Retrieved on: 
Jeudi, août 17, 2023

Working with TheracosBio and Cost Plus Drugs, SmithRx now provides BRENZAVVY as an option following its launch in July 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Working with TheracosBio and Cost Plus Drugs, SmithRx now provides BRENZAVVY as an option following its launch in July 2023.
  • BRENZAVVY is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
  • Diabetes is the most expensive chronic condition in the U.S. and accounts for 1 of every 4 dollars spent on healthcare.
  • In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, BRENZAVVY significantly increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening event, beyond background rate.

FDA Approves LEXETTE (R) for Adolescent Plaque Psoriasis

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, septembre 21, 2021

LEXETTE, a super potent topical corticosteroid,is now approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients aged 12 years and older.

Key Points: 
  • LEXETTE, a super potent topical corticosteroid,is now approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients aged 12 years and older.
  • The FDA approved LEXETTE in 2018 based on evidence from two multicentre, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled studies (n=560) in patients with plaque psoriasis involving between 2% to 12% body surface area.
  • LEXETTE (halobetasol propionate) foam is a potent corticosteroid indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients twelve years of age and older.
  • LEXETTE foam was evaluated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in two multicentre, randomised, double-blind, vehicle-controlled studies.