Pfizer’s Bosulif Will Face Competitive Market In Second-Line CML
Executive Summary
Approved by FDA Sept. 4, bosutinib will face off against two established tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the post-Gleevec treatment setting: Bristol’s Sprycel and Novartis’ Tasigna. Pfizer is highlighting Bosulif’s “distinct adverse event profile” and single-daily dosing to its advantage.
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