Novartis releases new data for novel ophthalmology therapy

1 May 2018

Swiss drugmaker Novartis (NOV: N) has announced new data for its experimental single-chain antibody fragment (scFv), brolucizumab.

The firm is examining the novel candidate in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in the Phase III HAWK and HARRIER trials.

Data from a pre-specified secondary analysis show that patients assessed as appropriate for a 12-week treatment frequency during the first 12-week cycle after loading could reliably stay on that quarterly interval through week 48.

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