'Pharma Fireworks': Pipeline Catalysts To Watch Out For In Q2

Scrip looks at some the key clinical and regulatory pharma events that will spark attention during the next three months, according to Biomedtracker's latest quarterly outlook report.

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Pipeline Catalysts Viewed In BioMedTracker Q2 2019 Outlook Report • Source: Shutterstock

GlaxoSmithKline's multiple myeloma candidate, Scynexis's treatment for invasive candidiasis caused by the emerging global health threat Candida auris, and Takeda/Shire's maribavir for cytomegalovirus in transplant patients are among pipeline drugs expected to report important clinical data before the end of June, according to Biomedtracker's latest quarterly overview of coming key catalysts in the next three months for novel therapies.

Highlighted drugs awaiting an approval decision in the quarter include AMAG's bremelanotide for female sexual arousal disorder and Nektar Therapeutics'...

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