Bayer Wary Of Future Competition In Renal Anemia Market
Executive Summary
The race to market for HIF-PH inhibitors to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease is highly competitive and will be complicated by the expected launch of biosimilar erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
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