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Gamolenic acid - Scotia Pharmaceuticals

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Gamolenic acid - Scotia Pharmaceuticals

Alternative Names: Efamast; Efarmol; Epogam; Epogam Snip-Off capsules; Epostart; Gamma linolenic acid; Gamolenic acid/vitamin E; Primast; Primogam

Latest Information Update: 24 Oct 2021

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At a glance

  • Originator Scotia Holdings [CEASED]; Scotia Pharmaceuticals [CEASED]
  • Class Small molecules; Unsaturated fatty acids
  • Mechanism of Action Cell adhesion molecule inhibitors; Immunomodulators; Prostaglandin synthase stimulants; Thromboxane synthase stimulants
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    No
  • New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

  • Marketed Atopic dermatitis
  • Market Withdrawal Breast pain
  • Discontinued Breast cancer; Rheumatoid arthritis

Most Recent Events

  • 27 Aug 2004 Aventis has merged with Sanofi-Synthelabo to form sanofi-aventis
  • 16 Apr 2003 Pharmacia Corporation has been acquired by, and merged into, Pfizer
  • 07 Oct 2002 The UK Medicines Control Agency has withdrawn the marketing authorisations for Evening primrose oil for atopic dermatitis (as Epogam) and mastalgia (as Efamast) in the UK
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