Big REVEAL: Merck's Anacetrapib Surprises With Success, But What Next?
Executive Summary
The positive top-line results for Merck & Co's cardiovascular outcomes trial for its CETP inhibitor anacetrapib may not be enough to de-risk the class, and questions remain about the level of clinical benefit and the regulatory options.
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