Nicox’s NCX 470 Hits Phase III Endpoint In Glaucoma But Misses Superiority
Executive Summary
NCX 470 demonstrates non-inferiority in intraocular pressure reduction versus latanoprost in the first of two Phase III studies, but does not meet a secondary endpoint that would have shown superiority.
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