Celgene's Revlimid Serves as Precedent for Tysabri Delay Concerns
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
FDA says it needs more time to review an application for the MS drug Tysabri for treatment of Crohn's Disease. Investors worry the delay may be a red flag of safety issues related to the new indication. Recent history with more complex risk plans indicates Wall Street may be getting worked up over nothing.
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