Sulopenem uUTI – Does It Suffice?

Sulopenem / ORLYNVAH approved for uUTI When Iterum, a Pfizer spin-off of sorts, took over sulopenem development in 2015, there was still hope for approvals of this drug in multiple indications such as uUTI, cUTI, cIAI and even CABP.  Ten years later and after an FDA rejection CRL in 2021, Continue reading Sulopenem uUTI – Does It Suffice?

Antibiotic Inhalers Galore (Part 1):  More Combinations and Permutations than a Rubik’s Cube

There is much interest in inhaled antibiotics these days.  Prima facie, the logic for this approach is compelling: Getting the antibiotic (and a lot of it) directly to the site of infection, while avoiding systemic toxicity, sounds like optimized efficacy plus optimized safety combined.  However, some high-profile failures were published Continue reading Antibiotic Inhalers Galore (Part 1):  More Combinations and Permutations than a Rubik’s Cube

QIDP Drug Update – Part 1: An Updated Who Is Who

It is time for a new look at the field of QIDP drugs. Today we are providing an updated searchable database which now has 57 entries. (Status: 10/18/16) Despite best efforts to provide accurate information, errors may have crept in. Please let us know if you detect mistakes. We will make corrections or post Continue reading QIDP Drug Update – Part 1: An Updated Who Is Who