Radicava ORS, oral form of edaravone, available to US veterans

Radicava ORS, an oral formulation of Radicava (edaravone), is now available to U.S. veterans living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the therapy’s developer, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA), announced. The therapy was added to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Formulary (VANF) in June 2022, shortly after its…

What Happens When We Compare Our Lives With ALS

When our kids started school this fall, I had a sense of relief that my husband, Todd, made it to see our youngest begin middle school. He’s now at the same school campus as our 15-year-old daughter. I’m glad we’re dealing with a school transition while Todd is still with…

VA Adds Radicava to its National Formulary for ALS Patients

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added Radicava (edaravone) to its national formulary (VANF), making it possible for veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to access treatment within the VA’s healthcare system, according to Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA). The VANF is a list of drugs and…