Health Canada has granted approval to MYFEMBREE for the management of pain related to endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in pre-menopausal women. The drug, a joint venture between Sumitomo Pharma Canada and Pfizer Canada, is an oral combination therapy meant to be taken once daily. Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are serious health issues affecting a significant portion of…
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Ferring Pharmaceuticals have announced a $5M endowment from Ferring to ASRM. This endowment, the largest in ASRM’s nearly 80-year history, will establish the “Ferring Endowment for the Education of Healthcare Professionals in Training,” ensuring ASRM’s continued legacy as the leading educator for professionals in the field. ASRM will utilize this endowment to create, establish, and maintain innovative educational programs for healthcare…
Women’s and Men’s Reproductive Health Pharma Company Besins Healthcare, has opened a new hormone production facility in Muel, Spain, bolsteing their global hormone production capacity by a 30%. This milestone is a response to the growing worldwide demand for hormones, particularly concerning late pregnancies and menopause. The opening follows Besins Healthcare’s strategic acquisition of a hormone production site in Drogenbos, Belgium, in…
In a stride forward for women’s health and cervical cancer prevention, Asieris Pharmaceuticals has declared the successful completion of its Phase III clinical trial for APL-1702 (Cevira), a non-surgical treatment aimed at cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL). This significant milestone could shift the paradigm in treating this precancerous condition, offering a less invasive alternative to surgery, and may particularly benefit women…
In an advancement that could change the landscape of endometriosis treatment, pharmaceutical giants Gedeon Richter and Sumitomo Pharma recently received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for RYEQO. The drug, initially approved for the treatment of uterine fibroids, is on track to receive European Commission (EC) approval for the…
Palatin Technologies has announced a partnership with telehealth service provider UpScriptHealth. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and increase the accessibility of Vyleesi through UpScriptHealth’s Women’s Health Platform. According to the company Vyleesi is the only FDA-approved, as-needed treatment for acquired, generalized HSDD in premenopausal women. The partnership will make Vyleesi available to UpScriptHealth’s extensive patient…
Perrigo has achieved a major milestone in women’s healthcare with the FDA approving Opill as an over-the-counter oral contraceptive. Opill is the first birth control pill available without a prescription in the US, revolutionizing access to contraception. Perrigo’s commitment to enhancing lives is evident in this impactful solution for women’s health. Opill has a long history of safe and effective use, supported…
Pharma company Fresenius Kabi has announced the launch of Ganirelix Acetate Injection, a generic fertility drug. The medication is now available for immediate purchase from Fresenius Kabi in the form of 250 mcg/0.5 mL prefilled syringes. Ganirelix Acetate Injection is primarily used to inhibit premature surges in luteinizing hormone (LH), a chemical that triggers reproductive processes like ovulation. It is specifically designed…
