Merck & Co's Gefapixant Cuts Chronic Cough in Phase III

But Concerns Over Taste Side Effects

New data puts Merck & Co's P2X3 receptor antagonist ahead of the field but Bellus Health's rival in the class may benefit from issues over taste alteration with gefapixant.

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Prevalence Of Chronic Cough Estimated At 10% Of Adults Globally • Source: Shutterstock

Merck & Co. Inc. has presented promising late-stage data on gefapixant which the US giant hopes will become the first approved therapy for chronic cough.

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