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VA Halts Intravitreal Use of Avastin.

Authors :
Hoster, Michael
Source :
Review of Optometry. 10/15/2011, Vol. 148 Issue 10, p6-6. 2p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) stops the use of Avastin intravitreal injections for treating any ophthalmic conditions on September 21, 2011. It mentions that VA will reassess how Avastin and similar therapies may be made available for ophthalmologic use. It adds that the decision of VA may boost demand for injectable drug Eylea, which is anticipated to secure final Food and Drug Admonistration approval in November.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930160X
Volume :
148
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Review of Optometry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
67140710