One To Watch: Ruling On AZ’s First-In-Class Anemia Drug Roxadustat Expected Shortly
Label Warning Will Be Key
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca is in pole position to open up the HIF-PH inhibitor market – but GSK has a rival in the wings.
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