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Mineralys Seeks First-To-Market Edge In Uncontrolled Hypertension

 
• By Joseph Haas

Battling AstraZeneca in the aldosterone inhibitor space, Mineralys reports Phase III data showing lorundrostat can significantly decrease uncontrolled/resistant blood pressure at six weeks.

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Mineralys shows its aldosterone inhibitor can benefit patients with uncontrolled hypertension • Source: Alamy

Mineralys reported data from a pair of clinical trials for lorundrostat (MLS-101) in uncontrolled or resistant hypertension on 10 March that it asserts could provide a new treatment option for about 10 million underserved high blood pressure patients in the US. The Radnor, PA-based firm said its selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor should be ready to file for approval at the US Food and Drug Administration with the latest study results.

Key Takeaways
  • Mineralys reports data from two studies showing that its aldosterone inhibitor can offer blood pressure-reducing benefit in uncontrolled or resistant cases.
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Clinical-stage Mineralys is engaged in a tight, head-to-head battle with AstraZeneca to bring the first aldosterone inhibitor to market in resistant or uncontrolled hypertension. AstraZeneca paid...

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