Monday, April 9, 2012

Seeking Alpha: Will Human Genome End Up Blazing A Trail For Others?

Human Genome Sciences' (HGSI) Benlysta isn't the first would-be blockbuster to disappoint investors with its initial launch, but it's one of the larger disappointments in recent memory. While there is still a good case to make for Benlysta eventually being a successful drug, it's starting to look as though Human Genome and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) may do all of the heavy lifting and trailblazing in lupus only to ultimately get left behind.

Benlysta - Waiting For Trialing, Or Waiting For Godot?
At the time of its approval, Benlysta was hailed as a multi-billion dollar blockbuster drug in the making. What's more, reading sell-side research would lead one to think that the SEC passed a rule requiring all analysts to mention that Benlysta is the first new drug for lupus in 50 years.

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Will Human Genome End Up Blazing A Trail For Others?

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