Pfizer inSPIREd By Late-Stage PCSK9 Data

Pfizer announced the latest data on its PCSK9 inhibitor, bococizumab, as it continues to chase the already marketed cholesterol drugs made by competitors. While data was positive, the market opportunity is not as large as once expected.

Topline results from Pfizer's Phase III SPIRE-AI study were announced April 1. The trial included 299 patients with hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia who are currently taking statins, but still have...

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