Theravance To Slash Headcount By 75% After Latest Clinical Trial Setback
Executive Summary
The Phase III failure of ampreloxetine in nOH followed disappointing Phase IIb data for izencitinib in ulcerative colitis in August. Theravance narrows focus to respiratory disease, including label expansions for Yupelri.
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