March 13, 2023: Patients with ‘blinding’ headaches known as Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension (IIH) could be treated with an injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes, a new trial has found. The study, published in the journal Brain, reports on a phase two trial of a drug called exenatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as a potential…
Category: Headache
NICE approves eptinezumab (Vyepti) to treat episodic and chronic migraine
On 25th January 2023, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced that eptinezumab (Vyepti) has been approved for use within the NHS in England for the treatment of episodic migraine. Eptinezumab is given by infusion once every 12 weeks. It is one of a number of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody drugs, which are…
EC marketing authorisation for Vydura for migraine
Pfizer Inc and Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd announced on 27th April that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for VYDURA® (rimegepant), a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist for both the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and prophylaxis of episodic migraine in adults who have at least four migraine attacks…
Teva launches pre-filled pen for anti-CGRP migraine therapy AJOVY®▼ (fremanezumab) in the UK
On 21st July 2020, Teva UK Limited announced that a pre-filled pen for AJOVY® (fremanezumab) injection is now available, which will give patients on AJOVY® added convenience and flexibility not previously available with the AJOVY® pre-filled syringe. Indicated for the prevention of migraine in adults who have at least 4 migraine days per month, AJOVY®…
