In May 2019, VIVUS announced a partnership to facilitate access to PANCREAZE (pancrelipase) Delayed Release Capsules for uninsured or underinsured patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) that meet applicable eligibility criteria.
Eighty-eight patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer were randomly assigned to receive, in open-label fashion, pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase; 48,000 lipase units per meal) or no pancreatic enzymes (control group).
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is treated with a pancreatic enzyme replacement such as pancrelipase. Pancrelipase helps break down fats (lipase), proteins (protease), and carbohydrates (amylase) to improve a patient's digestive system when the pancreas is no longer working properly due to pancreatic insufficiency.
Approved in 2010, PANCREAZE is a pancreatic enzyme preparation consisting of pancrelipase, an extract derived from porcine pancreatic glands, as well as other enzyme classes, including porcine-derived lipases, proteases and amylases.
M2 EQUITYBITES-May 2, 2016-Allergan announces positive opinion for the marketing authorisation of ENZEPI (pancrelipase) for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in the EU
M2 PHARMA-May 2, 2016-Allergan announces positive opinion for the marketing authorisation of ENZEPI (pancrelipase) for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in the EU
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