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biomaven0

11/15/11 9:53 PM

#131159 RE: mcbio #131157

Well MDV3100 in early stage trials (at a higher dose) had a couple of seizures reported as SAEs. Even a low seizure incidence might seriously hamper its commercial prospects compared with Zytiga - not saying it should do so given the know long-term adverse effects of steroids, but I think it would.

Note the steroid dose for Zytiga is pretty small, but I think it is enough to make doctors think twice if they have a comparable steroid-free alternative.

Peter
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jq1234

11/15/11 9:53 PM

#131160 RE: mcbio #131157

If it is just comparable to Zytiga plus prednisone, I don't think MDV3100 automatically becomes SOC. If you base on topline efficacy data alone, it's too early to say. I had discussion previously the large number difference between placebo arms could imply there are differences in enrolled patient population to explain the mOS difference.