AZ Explores Orphan Diseases To Boost Fasenra Growth
Executive Summary
The company's severe asthma drug Fasenra has demonstrated its effectiveness in a Phase II trial for hypereosinophilic syndrome, a group of rare disorders which can cause progressive organ damage.
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