Melinta To Launch First Commercial Drug Baxdela Independently
Executive Summary
Melinta is positioning its novel fluroquinolone antibiotic as an attractive option for seriously ill patients with underlying chronic conditions, but Baxdela will face challenges in a market dominated by generics.
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