The week in pharma: action, reaction and insight – week to April 19, 2024
By Barbara Obstoj-Cardwell. Editor
Research news featured heavily last week, first with US rare seizures drug developer Marinus Pharmaceuticals presenting disappointing Phase III results for its intravenous (IV) ganaxolone, causing an 80% capitalization hit. Amgen released positive Phase IIa data on its Tezspire in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a bid to further expand indications for its tirzepatide, Eli Lilly released promising Phase III data for the drug in the treatment of sleep apnea. Also, Vertex Pharmaceuticals updated on its non-opioid pain candidate suzetrigine (VX-548).
Negative RAISE a huge disappointment for Marinus
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