Hikma signs Easyhaler deal with Orion

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with Finland’s Orion for its new Easyhaler combination product for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Under the terms of the agreement, Hikma has the exclusive rights to register, distribute, market and sell the product in all of its MENA markets, leveraging the company’s local presence, sales and marketing capabilities and regulatory expertise.

Hospital Readmissions for COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exerts a major strain on the American healthcare system, mostly due to the high number of hospitalizations and emergency department visits associated with exacerbations.1 Generally, COPD is a treatable and manageable disease process for many patients in the early stages. However, the disease presents many morbidity and mortality issues that complicate management and care.