Gilead's Epclusa: FDA Sought To Push Efficacy Bar Higher In Hepatitis C
Executive Summary
Drug Review Profile of the pan-genotypic HCV treatment shows agency staff debating whether fixed-dose combination's strong efficacy in certain genotype 3 patients could be further maximized by adding ribavirin.
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