Mixed Results In AZ's DECLARE-TIMI 58 CV Trial Cloud Implications For Farxiga
Executive Summary
While clarification on mixed DECLARE-TIMI 58 CV top-line data in diabetes patients is awaited at November's AHA meeting AstraZeneca says it is confidently pursuing independent studies of its SGLT-2 inhibitor Farxiga in heart failure and kidney disease patients.
You may also be interested in...
AstraZeneca: DECLARE-TIMI Outcomes May Support Competitive Claim For Farxiga In Heart Failure
Lack of significant reduction on cardiovascular deaths or a composite of major events may have been due to enrollment of a healthier population relative to other studies, said investigators from the DECLARE-TIMI 58 outcomes study, which was reported at the AHA meeting.
Q3 Pharma Earnings Preview: AbbVie, Lilly, AstraZeneca And Bayer
AbbVie faces analysts just a couple weeks after Humira biosimilars hit the market, and with Gilead launching authorized generics of its hepatitis C combos, the TNF franchise is not the only one under attack at AbbVie. Investors are keen to see AstraZeneca start its turnaround to growth, while Lilly is looking to a strong future based on new diabetes data and Bayer braces for a new push in oncology.
Q3 Pharma Earnings Preview: Novo Nordisk, Shire And Teva
Pricing pressure and difficulties with market access in competitive classes will be common themes as Teva, Novo Nordisk and Shire report third quarter sales and earnings.