Setback For Athenex, Hanmi As CRL Requests New Trial
Another US Delay For Korean Firm's Assets
Executive Summary
Hanmi partner Athenex has had a US complete response letter for its oral paclitaxel plus encequidar product for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, amid concerns of safety risks associated with an increase in neutropenia-related sequelae. While the decision marks another setback for Hanmi in the US, Athenex is aiming to resolve the issues.
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