Novo Nordisk Dismayed By “Complete Response” Letter For Insulin Degludec
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
FDA is requesting data from a dedicated cardiovascular outcomes trial before approving the ultra-long-acting insulins Tresiba and Ryzodeg. News of the regulatory setback caused a 13% drop in the company’s stock price on Feb. 11.
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