The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved EIKANCE 0.01%, Australia’s first low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia progression in children and young teenagers.
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Prednefrin Forte supply to be reinstated in February 2022
Allergan has confirmed Prednefrin Forte (prednisolone acetate and phenylephrine hydrochloride) eye drops (10mL) will be available once again across Australian pharmacies in February 2022.
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FDA approves first presbyopia eye drop
US regulators have approved the country’s first presbyopia eye drop that adopts pupil constriction to improve near and intermediate vision while maintaining some pupillary response to different lighting conditions.
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Ikervis ciclosporin eye drop now PBS-listed
Pharmaceutical firm Seqirus has announced that its new therapy Ikervis is now available via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making it Australia’s first listed disease modifying ciclosporin eye drop for severe keratitis in adults with dry eye disease (DED).
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Complaints over compounded atropine eye drops in NSW
The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales has reported a rise in complaints over compounded atropine eye drops, with one patient lodging their grievance with Ahpra after becoming aware the formulation was not prepared under sterile conditions.
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NovaTears + Omega-3 effective against evaporative dry eye – study
Australasian drug company AFT Pharmaceuticals has announced results from a post-market study of licensed dry eye therapy NovaTears + Omega-3, stating it is a significantly effective treatment for the evaporative form of the disease.
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Prednefrin Forte shortage – TGA approves alternative product
Allergan has secured regulatory approval for an alternative product to address a Prednefrin Forte shortage in Australia.
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Presbyopia eye drop in final stage of clinical development
An ophthalmic pharmaceutical company has commenced two Phase 3 clinical studies to evaluate its eye drop candidate for presbyopia.
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Omega-3 dry eye drop arrives in Australia
AFT Pharmaceuticals has officially introduced NovaTears + Omega-3 eye drops in Australia, and provided new details about the formulation.
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