GSK said the mixed Phase 3 results for camlipixant mean this pill “is unlikely to transform patient care” in recurrent chronic cough. GSK is stopping work in this indication, a setback to a program once hoped to yield a new blockbuster product for the company’s respiratory drug portfolio.
Acquiring Bellus Health gives GSK a drug for recurrent chronic cough that could offer a better side effect profile compared to a Merck drug that addresses the same target. Bayer was also pursuing the target, but stopped work on its drug candidate last year.
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