J&J Mulls Xarelto’s Next Steps After Another “Complete Response” In Acute Coronary Syndrome
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
FDA rejection was expected following a negative advisory committee meeting in January, when panelists concluded that a new trial would be needed to expand use to ACS.
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