Inspire tumbles as TIGER-2 fails in cystic fibrosis
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Executive Summary
"Disappointing and unexpected" results from Inspire Pharmaceuticals' second Phase III trial of cystic fibrosis drug candidate denufosol tetrasodium sent the US firm's share tumbling by almost 60% to close at $3.47 on 3 January.
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