Dermira Inc. claimed an important victory when it won US FDA approval for Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) – a topical anticholinergic delivered by a cloth wipe – on June 29 for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in patients aged 9 and older.
Dermira Wins First FDA Approval, Preps Qbrexza For October Launch In Hyperhidrosis
The company shifted attention in March from its big acne setback to its mid-year Qbrexza approval, so with a recent FDA nod for the hyperhidrosis treatment, Dermira will fill out its sales team and make the topical product for excessive underarm sweating available in October.

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