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It’s A First (And Second) For IPF: Two Drugs Approved By FDA

 
• By Jessica Merrill

FDA approved the first two drugs for the fatal lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Roche’s Esbriet and Boehringer Ingelheim’s Ofev. The simultaneous approvals set the stage for a commercial showdown.

FDA approved the first two drugs for the progressive lung scarring disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Oct. 15, pitting Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH’s expertise in lung disease against Roche’s deep pockets and a potential brand recognition advantage.

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