Alexion Rare Disease Launches Off To Slow Start

Alexion Pharmaceuticals has successfully acquired two new drug approvals that will expand its revenue base beyond its flagship drug Soliris, but analysts are showing little confidence in the underwhelming launches.

The ultra-rare disease company announced earnings Feb 3, admitting that the launches of its two recently-approved drugs, Strensiq (asfotase alfa)...

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