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.
FierceBiotech

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 ...
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 ...
Nasdaq

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 ...
Business Wire

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 ...

– Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare disease that impacts up to 75,000 people in the United States – – Approximately 80% of SSc patients may be affected by interstitial lung disease (ILD), a ...