Thursday, September 13, 2012

Sanofi multiple sclerosis pill gets U.S. approval

Sanofi multiple sclerosis pill gets U.S. approval

Sanofi CEO Viehbacher addresses the Boston College's Chief Executives Club of Boston in MassachusettsPARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi SA has won U.S. approval for its multiple sclerosis pill Aubagio - one of the two treatments for the chronic disease that could return the French drugmaker to growth after several blockbuster drugs lost patent protection. The drug has been shown to be less effective than some rivals but has milder side effects and analysts say it could find favour among newly diagnosed patients. Around 35 percent to 40 percent of multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers prefer to take no medication rather than face unwanted side effects. ...



Source: news.yahoo.com

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