Evolence
Evolence is no longer available. Physicians providing EVOLENCE were notified in November of 2009 that the wrinkle filler was being discontinued until further notice. Effective immediately, marketing and manufacturing of the drug will cease, according to the official website.
Although the wrinkle filler could resume a position in the market under new ownership, no such plans are being made public. Patients who have received treatment with Evolence will continue to receive support regarding medical inquiries or reporting of adverse reactions.
Along with the discontinuation announcement, manufacturer Ortho Dermatologics maintains that Evolence is still an effective treatment with a "favorable safety profile."
The economy may have been to blame and some industry experts predicted a struggle for the animal-based collagen filler early on. In 2008, the Wall Street Journal quoted consultant Dr. Kenneth Beer saying, "they couldn't have picked a worse time [to enter the cosmetics market.]"
Others expressed concern about the drug's source: "Porcine products historically haven't done well, and many people prefer lab-grown products," said analyst Ronny Gal in a 2008 report.
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