Daiichi Sankyo Loses One, Gains One In Oncology
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Daiichi Sankyo has unveiled disappointing results for one pipeline molecule that has now been suspended for lung cancer, but has gained another for breast cancer as it continues to develop its oncology portfolio.
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