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Safety fears hang over pioneering Novartis MS pill

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:23 am
by MSUK
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* Gilenia leads U.S. race as first multiple sclerosis pill

* FDA panel to vote on drug June 10, staff documents June 8

* Cancer and heart safety concerns expected to loom large

* Rival drugs in works from Merck KGaA, Teva, Sanofi, Biogen

Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG's race to get the first multiple sclerosis pill to market reaches a pivotal point next week when U.S. experts vote on whether Gilenia should be recommended for approval.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1309