Nicox S.A. posted mostly favorable Phase III data from the first of two pivotal trials for its glaucoma/ocular hypertension eye drop NCX 470, but missed demonstrating superiority versus a comparator that could have positioned the candidate to become a new standard of care.
Nicox’s NCX 470 Hits Phase III Endpoint In Glaucoma But Misses Superiority
NCX 470 demonstrates non-inferiority in intraocular pressure reduction versus latanoprost in the first of two Phase III studies, but does not meet a secondary endpoint that would have shown superiority.

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