If proven safe and effective throughout the remaining stages of research, segesterone acetate (SGA) could be one of the first remyelination therapies approved to treat multiple sclerosisThe project is supported in part by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's commercial development program, Fast Forward, LLCBLAINVILLE, QC and NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Médunik Canada, a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for rare and debilitating diseases and part of Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG), and the Population Council, a leading non-profit research organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of current and future generations, today announced the start of a research partnership to investigate a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS).Éric Gervais, President, DPG, James Sailer, Executive Director, Center for Biomedical Research, the Population Council, and the research team (CNW Group/Médunik Canada)The multi-year collaboration will start with investigative and pre-clinical research to study the possible use of segesterone acetate (SGA), a potent progestin, developed by the Population Council in the early 2000's that later showed potential value as a treatment option for MS.Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory, and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), where the immune system attacks and destructs myelin, a substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers. Remyelination, the natural process of replacing damaged myelin, is impaired over time in MS, which makes the enhancement of remyelination an important therapeutic objective1. Segesterone acetate has been shown to induce remyelination in animal models 2,3 supporting its clinical development as a treatment option in MS in combination with the current disease modifying therapies."Building on our extensive knowledge in debilitating diseases and women's health, we are thrilled to collaborate with the Population Council on this clinical development program to study the potential of SGA as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis," said Rafik Marouf, Director, Medical Affairs, Médunik Canada. "This is the first original product research development program for Médunik Canada, so it is a very important evolution for us. We look forward to conducting the necessary pre-clinical work and, if successful, proceeding to a proof-of-concept clinical trial in humans.""I am thrilled to hear the great news about these collaborative agreements," said Dr

New generic Multiple Sclerosis treatment option, PrGlatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL for once-daily injection, available for one of the largest MS populations in the worldETOBICOKE, ON, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced the launch in Canada of PrGlatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL for once-daily injection, the first generic bioequivalent version of Teva's Copaxone® 20 mg/mL, indicated for the treatment of patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RMMS), a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.Viatris Canada's Country Manager Jeffrey Long commented, "The launch of Glatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL, the first bioequivalent generic for Copaxone® 20 mg/mL, marks another significant milestone for Viatris Canada, reinforcing our proven capabilities in bringing complex and difficult-to-manufacture products to market, and furthering our commitment to providing access to high quality medicines. MS Canada estimates 90,000 Canadians are living with Multiple Sclerosis—one of the highest rates of MS in the world.i Because of this high prevalence, and because MS affects each person differently, there is a need for a range of medicines to help manage the symptoms of the disease and other medical conditions that are commonly associated with MS."Glatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL for once daily injection was approved as a therapeutic equivalent to Copaxone® 20 mg/mL. Viatris generated bioequivalency and characterization data on this product, formulated to have the same dosage form, route of administration and strength as the branded counterpart. Glatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL is available by prescription only.iiA comprehensive patient support program, VIATRIS ADVOCATE™, offers services for patients including reimbursement navigation, financial assistance for eligible patients, injection training and on-going support from MS-experienced nurses.For more information, please consult the Glatiramer Acetate Product Monograph at: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00072479.PDFAbout ViatrisViatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally