Airsupra Could Help Revive AstraZeneca's Respiratory Fortunes

Will Soften Impact Of Declining Symbicort Sales

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca and Avillion’s respiratory drug Airsupra, making it the only rescue medication cleared for as-needed use to reduce risk of asthma exacerbations.

Sodertalje, Sweden - April 27, 2014: Three purple flags with the logo for Atrazeneca flying in the wind on top of the flagpoles against the blue sky.
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AstraZeneca PLC's asthma rescue medication Airsupra has received the green light from US regulators, boosting the UK major's respiratory franchise which is feeling the pinch due to declining revenues of the blockbuster Symbicort.

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