Teva has launched the first and so far only US generic version of Novartis’ Azopt treatment for ocular hypertension, with the brinzolamide 1% solution having been developed and manufactured by Indoco Remedies.

There could be 28 notified body designations in total under the Medical Device Regulation by the end of 2021. But there is cause for concern over designations under the IVD Regulation, which are lagging far behind.

A consortium of Swiss providers, patient groups and health care trade bodies is imploring the federal council to avert a looming patient care crisis in Switzerland if the EU MRA cannot be agreed.