Positive test boosts Sanofi MS drug hopes

June 1, 2012

Sanofi reported positive results from a late-stage trial of its Aubagio multiple sclerosis drug, bolstering its chances of approval by regulators as it seeks to catch up with a fast-selling oral treatment from rival Novartis.

Sanofi said it found that a daily dose of the treatment, one of two multiple sclerosis drugs it has in late-stage development, reduced the rate of relapse by 36 percent compared with a placebo.

The study assessed the efficiency and safety of Aubagio in 1,169 patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

The full data from the study will be presented at an upcoming scientific meeting, Sanofi said.

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