No Read-Through Expected: NASH Field Unfazed By Intercept’s FDA Rejection
Executive Summary
Execs from Madrigal, Cirius and Axcella say the FDA’s complete response letter is specific to shortcomings of Intercept’s OCA – and leaves the race to be first to market wide open again.
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