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Maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adults with COPD Spiolto Respimat is a fixed dose combination inhalation solution containing a long acting muscarinic receptor antagonist, tiotropium and a long acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, olodaterol (LAMA/LABA) which is delivered via the Respimat soft mist inhaler device.

A once weekly, buffered alendronate solution for the treatment of osteoporosis Clonmel Healthcare Ltd is pleased to announce that Binosto (alendronic acid 70mg, once weekly effervescent tablets) is now available in Ireland.

Treatment of storage and voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia Astellas wish to announce that Vesomni, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet containing the active ingredients solifenacin (antimuscarinic) plus tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), is now available in Ireland.

New basal insulin for adults with diabetes Sanofi is pleased to announce that Toujeo® (insulin glargine 300 units/ml), a once-daily long-acting basal insulin, is now available in Ireland for the treatment of adults with diabetes mellitus.

Longer-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is the term used to describe the types of contraception which involve very little user effort and, as a result, have been shown to be the most effective options for women who really want to avoid pregnancy.