ImmuPharma Puts On Very Brave Face After Lupus Drug Flop

Shares in the UK biotech have fallen through the floor following a failed Phase III trial of Lupuzor but ImmuPharma remains surprisingly upbeat about the lupus drug's prospects.

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ImmuPharma upbeat despite trial failure • Source: Shutterstock

The UK's ImmuPharma PLC is insisting that its investigational lupus drug Lupuzor (forigerimod) still represents a “significant opportunity” despite extremely disappointing top-line results from a much-anticipated Phase III trial.

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