Celgene's IBD Franchise Boosted by Otezla Ulcerative Colitis Success
Executive Summary
The big-selling psoriasis drug has achieved healthy clinical remission rates in a Phase II trial for ulcerative colitis, and Celgene believes Otezla and another potential blockbuster, ozanimod, will help it build a significant presence in inflammatory bowel disease.
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