CTI BioPharma’s Pacritinib Meets One Co-Primary Endpoint, Just Misses Another, In PERSIST-2
Executive Summary
The US company is encouraged by top-line efficacy Phase III results showing pacritinib was effective in high-risk myelofibrosis patients with low platelet counts, and has said it is working with the FDA to lift the clinical hold imposed earlier this year because of side-effect concerns.
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