ISTA Pharmaceuticals files sNDA for bromfenac ophthalmic solution

Dec 18 2009

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISTA), today announced the Company submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for bromfenac ophthalmic solution dosed once-daily as a treatment for ocular inflammation and pain following cataract surgery. ISTA currently markets Xibrom(TM) (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, which is an eye drop labeled for use twice-daily, beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery. If approved, ISTA plans to market the once-daily product under the brand name XiDay(TM).

ISTA filed the XiDay sNDA electronically in eCTD format. Pending FDA validation of the electronic file in the coming days and timely acceptance of the filing by the FDA, ISTA expects a standard review of six months from date of receipt.