Dravet Syndrome Indication Will Set GW Pharma Apart On US Epilepsy Market
Executive Summary
GW Pharma is on track for 2017 filings for its marijuana-derived epilepsy therapy, Epidiolex (cannabidiol), following more positive data from the third Phase III study for the drug to be presented this year – however, Epidiolex's potential in Dravet syndrome will be its competitive edge to set GW apart from rivals.
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