Will Intercept’s New NASH Analysis Pass FDA’s Muster?
Consensus Method Shows Consistent Efficacy
Executive Summary
The new analysis of REGENERATE, based on an FDA-requested methodology, shows continued efficacy for OCA, but analysts were circumspect about whether the benefit/risk profile would sway the agency.
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