Oncopeptides Rescinds Pepaxto Voluntary Withdrawal, Which Could Set Up Battle With US FDA
Executive Summary
After more review of clinical trial data, the myeloma drug’s sponsor wants to talk to the FDA again, but Oncopeptides execs said they cannot disclose the scientific details that led to the decision.
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