Intercept Drug’s Market Standing In PBC Undermined By Safety Woes
Ocaliva Now Contraindicated In Advanced Cirrhosis
Executive Summary
A second FDA safety labeling update for Intercept’s Ocaliva might open a market opportunity in second-line PBC for Phase III candidates at CymaBay and Genfit.
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