Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Qinlock (ripretinib) is stuck in the later lines of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) treatment for the foreseeable future following the failure of a Phase III trial to bring it into earlier lines, while the biotech itself looks set to enter a lull for a while in terms of pipeline catalysts.
Deciphera’s Qinlock Hits GIST Roadblock With Phase III Failure
The drug remains likely to get approval in Europe, but for now stuck in fourth-line treatment. The company’s pipeline lacks other near-term catalysts.
