Allergan announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7 mg as a treatment option for diabetic macular edema (DME) in adult patients who have an artificial lens implant (pseudophakic) or who are scheduled for cataract surgery (phakic).

"The approval of Ozurdex for certain patients with DME further strengthens Allergan's leadership position in ophthalmology and the retina subspecialty," said Scott M. Whitcup, M.D., Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer, Allergan. "In addition to receiving this important FDA approval, we are also pleased that two of our innovative pipeline programs are advancing to Phase 3 clinical development. These therapies involve novel molecules or innovative drug delivery systems which may help to improve patient outcomes."

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