Johnson & Johnson’s prostate cancer therapy Erleada (apalutamide) is quickly advancing its clinical trial program into potential new indications, virtually matching the progress of key competitor Xtandi (enzalutamide) and differentiating it from generics of its first-generation agent, Zytiga (abiraterone acetate).
Erleada Keeps Pace With Xtandi After Positive TITAN Study
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