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New Study Explores Nalmefene and Naloxone for Reversal of Respiratory Depression Induced by Fentanyl in a Clinical Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression Model
Findings help build better understanding of the effectiveness of nalmefene in today’s opioid overdose environment STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 28, 2024 – Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) today announced The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology has published findings from a study in…
Study Examining Use of Nalmefene HCI Injection for Opioid Overdose Reversal in Emergency Departments Concludes Observational Period
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 30, 2024 – Purdue Pharma has completed the first phase of a study examining the use of nalmefene hydrochloride (HCI) injection in real-world emergency department (ED) settings. Researchers are now conducting data analysis, with study results…
FDA Approves Zurnai™ (nalmefene injection) Auto-Injector for the Emergency Treatment of Known or Suspected Opioid Overdose Induced by Natural or Synthetic Opioids in Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older
STAMFORD, Conn., August 7, 2024 – Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Company’s new drug application for the Zurnai™ (nalmefene injection) Auto-Injector. Zurnai (zur nye) is a single-dose…
Purdue Pharma L.P. Enters Agreement to Provide Low-Cost Opioid Use Disorder Treatment to Correctional Facilities for Incarcerated Individuals
STAMFORD, Conn., May 06, 2024 – Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) announced today that the company has partnered with MMCAP Infuse to provide buprenorphine and naloxone tablets CIII (generic Suboxone®), a medication for opioid use disorder (“MOUD”), at low cost to…
FDA Accepts Filing of New Drug Application for Nalmefene Auto-injector for the Treatment of Known or Suspected Opioid Overdose
STAMFORD, Conn., April 08, 2024 – Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) announced today that FDA has accepted for filing the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) for the auto-injector delivery form of nalmefene hydrochloride injection*. If the auto-injector is approved, it…
Purdue Pharma L.P. Awards Grant for Investigator-initiated Research to Examine Opioid Overdose Reversal Using Nalmefene HCl Injection
STAMFORD, Conn., March 27, 2024 – Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) announced today that the Company has awarded an investigator-initiated research (IIR) grant to a team of researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) for the evaluation of nalmefene hydrochloride…
Harm Reduction Therapeutics Introduces RiViveTM, Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication
STAMFORD, Conn. – December 20, 2023 – Harm Reduction Therapeutics (HRT), an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit pharmaceutical company, announced that it has begun shipping RiVive™ (naloxone HCl nasal spray 3 mg), an FDA-approved, over-the-counter (OTC) medication for…
FDA Approves Harm Reduction Therapeutics’ Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication
STAMFORD, Conn., August 1, 2023 – FDA has approved Harm Reduction Therapeutics’ (HRT) new drug application for RiVive™ (Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 3 mg) to be available over the counter (OTC) for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. Naloxone is an opioid…
Second Circuit Court Upholds Purdue Pharma’s Plan of Reorganization on Appeal
Stamford, Conn. – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Purdue Pharma’s chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), affirming the bankruptcy court’s September 2021 confirmation order. “The Second Circuit’s ruling is a victory…
Purdue Pharma L.P. to Provide Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research to Examine Opioid Overdose Reversal Using Nalmefene HCl Injection
Purdue Pharma L.P. to Provide Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research to Examine Opioid Overdose Reversal Using Nalmefene HCl Injection Stamford, Conn., March 28, 2023 – Purdue Pharma L.P. is accepting proposals for investigator-initiated research…