Nuplazid Complete Response Letter For Dementia Psychosis Driven By Effectiveness Concerns In Subgroups
Executive Summary
Acadia says the US FDA’s view has shifted from what was previously agreed upon for approval of an sNDA for pimavanserin in a broad dementia-related psychosis indication.
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