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Exclusive: Dr. Ron Farkas, Eteplirsen's Harshest Critic, Has Left The FDA
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 8:46pm | 451The "miracle drug" that could save the lives and well-being for hundreds of people may have just received some great news. Dr. Ron Farkas has left the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, people familiar with the matter told Benzinga. Why would his departure raise hope for the "...
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What's The Deal With Sarepta?
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 1:55pm | 440It’s been a wild ride so far this year for shareholders of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SRPT). The year got off to a disastrous start back in January when the stock plummeted 55 percent in a single trading day after the FDA released advisory committee briefing documents that were highly...
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Here's Why Sarepta Is Skyrocketing While BioMarin Is Falling
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 11:19am | 502Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SRPT) gained more than 30 percent Friday morning, while shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) lost more than 6 percent. The Wall Street Journal reported that BioMarin faces an FDA advisory committee next week to vote for approval or...