Abbott 99% cure rate IFN Free

[Willy50]

http://www.abbott.com/news-media/press-releases/abbotts-investigational-interferonfree-hepatitis-c-treatment-regimen-achieved-svr12-observed-data.htm


Abbott's Investigational Interferon-Free Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen Achieved SVR12 (Observed Data) Rates in 99 Percent of Treatment-Naïve and 93 Percent in Prior Null Responders for Genotype 1 Patients in Phase 2b Study

October 15, 2012

Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott today announced initial results from "Aviator," a phase 2b study of its interferon-free, investigational regimen for the treatment of hepatitis C (HCV). Initial results show sustained virological response at 12 weeks post treatment (SVR12) in 99 percent of treatment-naïve (n=77) and 93 percent of null responders (n=41) for genotype 1 (GT1) HCV patients taking a combination of ABT-450/r, ABT-267, ABT-333 and ribavirin for 12 weeks, based on an observed data analysis.
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[mythoughts]

So you have to take 3 drugs plus Riba for the Abbott regimen? Oy vey!

[scratchinghead]

Glad I checked in here today.
thanks

[MeWithC]

That's what I've been waiting for.....it's what we've all been waiting for....

[marco126]

That's the test That started me down this road,us compansated liver people reallly need this type of treatment NOW>

[UKgirl55]

I'd say the race has narrowed down to two. Abbott and Gilead.

[orphanedhawk]

True, true, the race is on.

[jules2551]

Sorry Willy I just saw this and posted it on the social side.  Sorry about the crossing!

Very promising and great news.

Jules

[BoceprevirGal]

This is what we have all been waiting for, I hope it will be available, asap~

[Bill200]

Great news.  I wonder when they'll begin Ph 3 trials.  You know, BMS, Abbott and Gilead must feel like they're in a 100 yard dash with each other to get these drugs to market.  I like that.  :)