Monthly Prescribing Reference

ACTPen, a Single-Dose Prefilled Autoinjector for Actemra, Approved

The FDA approval of the ACTPen was supported by data from 2 studies: an open-label, randomized, 2-period, crossover Phase 1 study (N=188), and an open-label, non-randomized, observational Phase 4 ...
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FDA Approves the ACTPen for Genentech’s Actemra, a Single-Dose, Prefilled Autoinjector for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis and Two Forms of ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ACTPen™ ...
Healio

FDA approves prefilled autoinjector for Actemra

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved ACTPen, a single-dose prefilled autoinjector of tocilizumab, for the treatment of adult ...
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Genentech’s Actemra Becomes the First Biologic Therapy Approved by the FDA for Slowing the Rate of Decline in Pulmonary Function in Adults With Systemic Sclerosis-Associated ...

– Approximately 80% of SSc patients may be affected by interstitial lung disease (ILD), a progressive disease that can significantly impact lung function and can be life-threatening – – In a global ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Actemra Gains New Indication for Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

The FDA has approved Actemra® (tocilizumab; Genentech) subcutaneous injection for slowing the rate of decline in pulmonary function in SSc-ILD. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ...
Reuters

Roche: Actemra injection as good as infusion

ZURICH, July 19 (Reuters) - Roche's Japanese subsidiary Chugai said on Tuesday subcutaneous injection of its Actemra drug has shown efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis compared to intravenous infusion.
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FDA approves Actemra subcutaneous injection for polyarticular JIA

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved the subcutaneous formulation of Actemra for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile ...
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Genentech Reports Second Positive Study of ACTEMRA® Given by Subcutaneous Injection to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

GenentechMedia:Joe St. Martin, 650-467-6800orInvestor:Thomas Kudsk Larsen, 650-467-2016Karl Mahler, 011 41 61 687 85 03 Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today ...
Healthline

All About Actemra

Actemra (tocilizumab) has been given an emergency use authorization (EUA). This EUA allows for in-hospital use of Actemra as a treatment for COVID-19 in certain cases. You should not take any ...
Healthline

Side Effects of Actemra: What You Need to Know

Actemra (tocilizumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain conditions that affect your immune system. Actemra can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...
Business Wire

FDA Approves Genentech’s Actemra for the Treatment of COVID-19 in Hospitalized Adults

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Actemra ...