Real-world study backs Boehringer COPD drug

18 September 2018

Boehringer Ingelheim has added evidence to the case backing its Spiolto (tiotropium/olodaterol) Respimat in the competitive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) space.

The privately-held German pharma major presented findings from its 7,443-patient OTIVACTO study at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2018.

Patients in the study reported both improved physical functioning and general condition and high satisfaction with their inhalation device and treatment overall. The physical functioning improvements were observed in patients across disease severities.

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