Having finally secured US approval for the post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) treatment Barhemsys, the UK's Acacia Pharma Group PLC can put into practice its well-laid plans to get the therapy into a sizeable market.
Interview: Acacia Seeks Access All Areas For PONV Drug Barhemsys
Third Time Lucky With FDA Approval
Acacia's bids to get the thumbs-up in the US for its post-operative nausea and vomiting therapy have finally borne fruit. CEO Mile Bolinder tells Scrip that his experienced team is now firmly focused on gaining as many hospital formulary approvals as possible for Barhemsys.

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