ISTA Pharmaceuticals is planning to ask the FDA to approve a change to the label of its bromfenac 0.09% ophthalmic solution. It has obtaining positive preliminary phase III results in a confirmatory clinical study of once-daily bromfenac (Xibrom QD) for the treatment of inflammation and pain after cataract surgery. The topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound currently is labeled for twice-daily use beginning 24 hours after such surgeries.