Evenity Gets CHMP Nod On Second Pass
UCB/Amgen Osteoporosis Drug Will Still Face Market Challenges
Executive Summary
UCB and Amgen’s osteoporosis drug Evenity has been given a positive opinion in Europe after initial rejection. But cardiovascular safety concerns and rival products constrain sales potential.
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