Clotbusting On The Clock: New Brands Must Establish Themselves Before Improved Plavix Diagnostics Do
Executive Summary
FDA's three-month postponement of a decision on AstraZeneca PLC’s NDA for Brilinta (ticagrelor) may signal more trouble for the long-term viability of the product rather than any concern about its actual approvability.
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