Tag Archives: acromegaly

Novartis’s Signifor® LAR to treat patients with life-threatening hormonal disorder acromegaly receives FDA approval

Posted on 18, December 2014 by

Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder caused by elevated growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels[1] Signifor LAR, a next-generation somatostatin analog, provides a new option for patients with acromegaly with inadequately controlled disease[2] Signifor LAR FDA approval is … Read the full press release →

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Novartis’ Signifor® (pasireotide) intramuscular injection to treat adult patients with acromegaly approved by the European Commission

Posted on 24, November 2014 by

Acromegaly is a rare pituitary disorder, which requires normalization of hormonal levels to help prevent the serious consequences of the disease[1],[2],[3],[4] Approval based on two large phase III trials showing superior efficacy of new formulation of Signifor over current SSAs … Read the full press release →

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