FDA rejects Corcept’s cortisol-targeting drug for Cushing’s syndrome

Ayisha Sharma / endpoints - Corcept Therapeutics failed to secure US approval for its drug candidate as a hormonal disorder treatment. The FDA rejected Corcept’s selective cortisol modulator relacorilant for Cushing’s syndrome, according to a company

AI Summary: Corcept Therapeutics has hit a regulatory roadblock as the FDA rejected its cortisol‐targeting relacorilant, intended for hormonal disorders. The decision forces the company to reassess its strategy, highlighting the challenges inherent in advancing novel hormonal therapies amid strict regulatory scrutiny.

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