Too Little, Too Late For GSK/Janssen's Sirukumab in RA?
Executive Summary
Full data for the Phase III SIRROUND-D study of GlaxoSmithKline PLC/Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s sirukumab show early and good separation over placebo in rheumatoid arthritis, but the third-placed anti-IL6 product will have to work hard to catch up with its more advanced rivals, Actemra (tocilizumab) and sarilumab.
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