Saturday, May 30, 2009

Human Genome Sciences Inc. Seeks FDA Approval of Anthrax Drug ABthrax

HGSI asks for FDA approval of anthrax drug ABthrax
Associated Press, 05.21.09, 08:00 AM EDT

Human Genome Sciences Inc. [link to board of directors] said Thursday it asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve ABthrax, a drug it is developing to treat inhaled anthrax. Human Genome Sciences submitted a Biologics License Application for ABthrax, or raxibacumab. The company is developing the drug for emergency use, such as a bioterrorist attack. Human Genome Sciences delivered 20,000 doses of the drug to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile in the first quarter.
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/05/21/ap6450866.html

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