U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved
idelalisib (Zydelig tablets, Gilead
Sciences, Inc.) for the treatment
of patients with relapsed
chronic lymphocytic leukemia, in
combination with rituximab, for
whom rituximab alone would be
considered appropriate therapy
due to other co-morbidities.
Idelalisib is not yet approved by
the TGA for marketing.
The FDA has also approved
Ruconest, the first recombinant C1-
esterase inhibitor for the treatment
of acute attacks in patients with
hereditary angioedema.
Ruconest is not yet approved for
use in Australia.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 25 Jul 14 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 25 Jul 14
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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