Today's Rundown Featured Story | | | Friday, July 26, 2019 A phase 3 trial of Johnson & Johnson’s multiple sclerosis prospect ponesimod has met its primary endpoint. The readout sets J&J up to file for approval this year, boosting its prospects of getting a return on its $30 billion takeover of Actelion. |
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