Free Newsletter
Crestor aces huge study, says AZ
Some cholesterol med-makers do have reason to rejoice today. AstraZeneca stopped a study of its blockbuster Crestor, saying the pill had already demonstrated clear benefits over placebo. The 15,000-strong study aimed to determine whether Crestor cut the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients without symptoms and with low cholesterol, but with high levels of C-reactive protein, which has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
Analysts said the trial news would give Crestor an edge over its rival--yes, you guessed it--Vytorin. Launched in the U.S. in 2003, Crestor initially lagged, but a 2006 study showing it could hold back the progression of atherosclerosis, and even help shrink arterial plaque, helped it gain market share.
- see AstraZeneca's press release
- read the story in the Wall Street Journal
Related Articles:
It's Crestor vs. Lipitor in AZ trial. Report
AZ hits back at Crestor imitators. Report
FDA hands Crestor a fighting chance. Report
AZ's Crestor flubs key heart failure trial. Report
AZ hit with Crestor patent challenge. Report
Crestor less safe than competing statins. Report
Comments
Post new comment
Paid Research Reports
- The Specialty Pharma Market Outlook: Key players, new company growth models and emerging opportunities
- Investigating Clinical Trial Costs: Comparative analysis of trial cost components in key geographies
- Clinical Trial Recruitment Strategies: Optimizing patient recruitment and retention in late stage clinical trials
- Pipeline Insight: Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines - Prospect of first approval set to reinvigorate interest from major companies
- Stakeholder Opinions: Vaccines in Emerging Markets (Asia) - Opportunities in China, India, South Korea and Taiwan
- Big Pharma Performance Before, During and Beyond the Global Recession






SHARE
WITH: