Allergan's Ulipristal, Dogged By Liver Concerns, Gets An FDA Rejection
Executive Summary
US FDA issued a complete response letter for ulipristal acetate for the treatment of bleeding in women with uterine fibroids. The action wasn't unanticipated, but a disappointment nonetheless while Allergan tries to sell its women's health unit.
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