Novartis Prexige Is “Not Approvable;” COX-2 Launch At Least Two Years Away
Executive Summary
The liver safety profile of Novartis' Prexige appears to be one factor behind FDA's request for additional studies on the COX-2 inhibitor prior to approval in osteoarthritis and acute pain
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