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CHMP recommends Izba for Ocular Hypertension+Glaucoma-Alcon

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Last updated:27th Dec 2013

Published:27th Dec 2013

Source: Pharmawand

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Izba, (travoprost) 30 �g/ml, Eye drops, solution intended for the decrease of elevated intraocular pressure in adult patients with Ocular Hypertension or open angle Glaucoma. The applicant for this medicinal product is Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd.

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