HGS receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for ZALBIN drug

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that, as expected, it has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for 900-mcg ZALBIN™ (albinterferon alfa-2b, known in Europe as JOULFERON®) dosed every two weeks for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. HGS and Novartis have decided not to develop ZALBIN further.

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Source : Human Genome Sciences, Inc.