On January 28, 2016 Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGRX) reported that Teva Pharmaceuticals has commenced shipment of BENDEKA, (bendamustine hydrochloride) injection, a liquid, low-volume (50 mL) and short-time 10-minute infusion formulation of bendamustine (Filing, 8-K, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, JAN 28, 2016, View Source [SID:1234508898]). BENDEKA is approved for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and for the treatment of patients with indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen. Efficacy in CLL relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil has not been established.

According to Paul Rittman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Teva Oncology, "With the launch of BENDEKA, Teva furthers our commitment to providing treatment options for patients with these rare forms of cancer. We believe BENDEKA represents an important benefit to both patients and healthcare providers, and are pleased it is now available. Based on the product profile, we expect BENDEKA to replace TREANDA liquid."

Under a February 2015 exclusive license agreement for BENDEKA, Teva is responsible for all U.S. commercial activities for the product including promotion and distribution.

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