Investigational antifungal drug shows promising Phase 3 trial results for invasive aspergillosis

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Published: 2026-06-18
Category: health
Source: Shionogi & Co., Ltd
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A global Phase 3 study for the oral antifungal drug olorofim has reported positive initial findings. The drug demonstrated non-inferiority compared to existing treatments for invasive aspergillosis, a severe fungal infection. Additionally, olorofim exhibited a lower incidence of drug-related adverse events, potentially offering a new treatment option after two decades.

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