Takeda Halts Phase II Studies For Key R&D Asset TAK-994 In Narcolepsy
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Executive Summary
The company stopped Phase II clinical trials for TAK-994 to assess a safety signal and determine next steps for the drug, which is viewed as a key product in Takeda’s push for blockbuster revenue growth.
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