Strongbridge Makes Case For Recorlev In First-Line Cushing's Disease

09 Aug 2018

• By Emily Hayes

Recorlev (levoketoconazole) demonstrates efficacy and liver safety in a Phase III single-arm study, but needs to live down the bad rap of ketoconazole and ultimately escape a black box warning.

Human kidney cross section on scientific background showing adrenal gland as well. 3d illustration

Strongbridge Biopharma PLC believes the robust efficacy and safety – particularly in the liver – of its Recorlev (levoketoconazole) support a first-line role in Cushing's syndrome, a rare endocrinologic condition marked by excess cortisol.

Strongbridge (formerly called Cortendo) announced positive results from the Phase III pivotal SONICS study of Recorlev for endogenous Cushing's syndrome...