Foradil, Formoterol News

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Pearl Therapeutics Inc. today announced the initiation of PINNACLE, a global Phase 3 program of PT003 , the Company's fixed-dose combination of glycopyrrolate, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist and formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta-2 agonist , delivered via a pressurized hydrofluoroalkane using the Company's novel co-suspension formulation ... (more)

Approximately 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, which accounts for more than 3300 deaths each year.

Aclidinium/formoterol demonstrates consistent, statistically significant lung function improvement in the second pivotal efficacy trial.

Positive results have been reported from the AUGMENT/COPD trial, the second 6-month pivotal phase III study of investigational fixed-dose combinations of aclidinium bromide and formoterol fumarate , delivered in the Pressair inhaler.

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Almirall, S.A. today announced positive topline results from AUGMENT COPD, the second six-month pivotal phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of investigational fixed dose combinations of aclidinium bromide and formoterol fumarate , delivered in the Pressair inhaler.