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New device is FDA filed by Genentech to extend period of release of Lucentis

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Last updated: 16th Jan 2012
Published: 16th Jan 2012
Source: Pharmawand
Lucentis(ranibizumab) from Genentech/Roche is approved in the USA for AMD and Macular Edema.The drug is administered by monthly injection into the eye. A new implantable ocular device from ForSight VISION 4 will release Lucentis over a period of months. Genetech/Roche have acquired rights to the device and Genentech has filed an application at the FDA
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