Merck's Gefapixant For Chronic Cough Slapped With FDA Complete Response Letter
The FDA has issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) to Merck Co & Inc's (NYSE: MRK) gefapixant for refractory chronic cough (RCC) or unexplained chronic cough (UCC) in adults.
Gefapixant is an investigational, non-narcotic, orally administered selective P2X3 receptor antagonist.
In March 2021, the FDA accepted gefapixant marketing application.
In the CRL, the FDA requested additional information related to efficacy measurement.
The CRL was not related to the safety of gefapixant. Merck is reviewing the letter and will meet with the agency to discuss the next steps.
Last week, the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) approved Lyfnua (gefapixant) 45 mg for adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough.
Outside of Japan, gefapixant is an investigational treatment and is still under review by other regulatory bodies.
Price Action: MRK shares are down 0.38% at $79.68 during the premarket session on the last check Monday.
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