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Rhopressa FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved December 18, 2017)
Brand name: Rhopressa
Generic name: netarsudil
Dosage form: Ophthalmic Solution
Company: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment for: Glaucoma

Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) is a Rho kinase inhibitor for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Development timeline for Rhopressa

DateArticle
Dec 19, 2017Approval Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. FDA Approval of Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02% for Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
Oct 13, 2017Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Advisory Committee Vote in Favor of Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%
May 15, 2017Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of NDA Submission for Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%
Mar  1, 2017Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces Resubmission of NDA for Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%
Sep  6, 2016Aerie Pharmaceuticals Submits NDA to U.S. FDA for Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%

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