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AbbVie's Got A Competitive Edge With Elagolix For Women With Uterine Fibroids

 
• By Jessica Merrill

AbbVie announced positive data from the first of two pivotal Phase III studies testing the GnRH receptor antagonist, but Allergan and Myovant are among the companies also looking to bring new drugs to market.

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The first positive Phase III data from AbbVie Inc. and partner Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. for elagolix for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids puts pressure on competitors also looking to break into the emerging new drug treatment category. AbbVie announced data from the first of two Phase III studies testing elagolix in women with uterine fibroids Feb 21.

There are currently limited non-surgical treatments for heavy bleeding associated with uterine fibroids, but Allergan PLC and the Roivant Sciences GMBH-backed women's health start up Myovant

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