ALLPHASE PHARMA – THE FIRST 100 BLOG POSTS

After the first 100 blogs, it is appropriate to reflect on reader preferences.  When I arbitrarily select a topic, it is not always clear whether what interests me also interests you. Since its start 1½ years ago, this blog has grown steadily in readership.  So we did a few things right Continue reading ALLPHASE PHARMA – THE FIRST 100 BLOG POSTS

Dalbavancin Approval Issues: A Case of Much Ado About Nothing

Dalbavancin has changed hands a few times in its development history, moving from Lilly to Vicuron, then Pfizer and ultimately Durata. The original NDA for dalbavancin was submitted to FDA on Dec. 21, 2004.  Pfizer acquired dalbavancin as a “Phase 3 completed” drug ready for world-wide marketing on June 15, 2005. The Continue reading Dalbavancin Approval Issues: A Case of Much Ado About Nothing

Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word

Vancomycin got a bad reputation since the early 90ies when it became clear that it was slow to provide clinical improvement and microbiologic cure in MRSA patients.  It was associated with prolonged bacteremia even when combined with rifampin [1].  And for MSSA, anti-staph penicillins like nafcillin were always the better choice. Then, Continue reading Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word