Alkermes Thinks Nemvaleukin Could Succeed Where Other IL-2 Candidates Have Failed
Executive Summary
On the heels of clinical failures for Nektar’s pegylated IL-2 candidate bempeg, Alkermes’ CEO argued its high-dose IL-2 for cancer is well differentiated during earnings call. Schizophrenia drug Lybalvi posted solid first full-quarter revenue, prescription numbers.
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