Italy’s Italfarmaco expects top-line data from its pivotal Phase III study of givinostat in Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the middle of next year, as the HDAC inhibitor continues to accrue data from the extension of its Phase II study.

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Sobi is extending its reach in international markets including Russia and China and expects its late-stage R&D pipeline to drive growth.