Narcan

Dec 22, 2023

In recent years, the misuse and abuse of opioids have become a growing concern worldwide, with devastating consequences for public health. While the immediate dangers of opioid overdose are well-documented, a silent and potentially lethal complication often lurks in the shadows—opioid-induced respiratory depression...

May 15, 2023

On March 29, 2023, the FDA made the landmark decision to approve Emergent BioSolutions’ NARCAN nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC) and nonprescription use, making it the first naloxone product to be approved for use without a prescription. With about 80,000 fatal opioid overdoses every year, this could potent...

Sep 06, 2018

Gene therapy company 4D Molecular Therapeutics raises USD 90 Million to collaborate with AstraZeneca and Roche for moving gene therapies into clinical testing 4D Molecular Therapeutics has upraised USD 90 million in venture capital funds for progressing its vector platform and treatments, which use adeno-associate...