AZ/FibroGen's Roxadustat Superior To Epoetin-Alfa In Chronic Renal Disease With Anemia
Executive Summary
Positive top-line Phase III data from five studies, including the finding of superior efficacy to epotin-alfa, puts roxadustat in the driving seat as a new class of anemia agents heads toward the marketplace, but cardiovascular safety needs confirming.
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