US says Vertex hepatitis drug is highly effective

US says Vertex hepatitis drug is highly effective
share: digg facebook twitter WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. government health officials say a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Vertex Pharmaceuticals successfully treats a clear majority of patients in less time than older medicines that have been used for 20 years. The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of Vertex's telaprevir ahead of a meeting Thursday where outside experts will ...

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