Takeda drops 'me-too' Zytiga after disappointing Phase III
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Executive Summary
Takeda has terminated the Phase III development of orteronel (TAK-700) for prostate cancer. The decision is not a surprise as it follows the failure of two Phase III trials in metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The studies found while orteronel plus prednisone could extend progression free survival (PFS), it did not extend overall survival (OS) in these patients.
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