Portola Seeks Narrower Label For AndexXa Antidote After FDA Rebuff
Executive Summary
Company had wanted accelerated approval for the antidote for all Factor Xa inhibitors, but will now focus the reversal agent on the two drugs commanding the largest markets – Bristol/Pfizer's Eliquis and J&J/Bayer's Xarelto.
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