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European Approval for Eye Care Drug Jetrea

by Raja Nandhini on Mar 19 2013 7:08 AM

European Approval for Eye Care Drug Jetrea

Pharmaceutical company, ThromboGenics, has received the green signal from the European Commission for its drug, Jetrea (ocriplasmin).

Jetrea is used in treating vitreomacular traction (VMT), an age related disorder in the eye. VMT causes holes in the macula, an important area in the retina responsible for vision.

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It is estimated that 250,000-300,000 patients in Europe alone suffer from this condition and surgery at an advanced stage is the major treatment option available currently. However, a single injection of Jetrea, the need for surgery could be avoided in many cases.

ThromboGenics holds the rights to market the drug in USA while its partner, Novartis would market the drug in Europe through its eye care division, Alcon.

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