Shares of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals took a beating this morning after the company announced it was halting the intravenous drug arm of a cancer trial after finding particles in the treatment solution. Shares slipped 11 percent on the news that researchers had found particles in batches of Fodosine during a cancer trial. Early tests indicated that the particles came from the stopper used in packaging the drug and that it would not have a contaminating effect. The company alerted the FDA and suspended enrollment and treatment. Patients taking an oral version of Fodosine will continue in the trial.
- see this release from BioCryst
- read the AP report
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