Portola's AndexXa Antidote For Xarelto And Eliquis Finally On The Way

FDA approval of an antidote for Factor Xa novel anticoagulants would further drive the already strong uptake of J&J/Bayer's Xarelto and Bristol/Pfizer's Eliquis, analysts say.

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Sponsors of oral Factor Xa anticoagulants may breathe a sigh of relief with news of the US FDA's acceptance of Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s revised application for the accelerated approval of AndexXa (andexanet alfa) antidote.

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