Tesaro’s Rolapitant Hits Primary Endpoints, But Still Disappoints
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
The oncology company’s nausea treatment was successful in late-stage trials, but Tesaro may have trouble differentiating the drug once it reaches the market due to a lack of evidence that it can compete with the current standard of care.
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