Intercept Boosts NASH Commercial Potential Via NICE Rare Disease Move
Executive Summary
With Gilead snapping at its heels in NASH, Intercept will be pleased with its product's positive reimbursement recommendation in the UK for rare disease PBC; physicians will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Intercept's offering.
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