AstraZeneca diabetes drug improves survival in kidney disease patients study shows

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AstraZeneca diabetes drug improves survival in kidney disease patients study showsThe British drugmaker said Farxiga was shown in a study to cut the risk of dying from any cause for people suffering from chronic kidney disease by 31% when compared to a group on placebo. Farxiga is among AstaZeneca's five best-selling drugs and brought in revenues of $1.54 billion in 2019 for treating diabetes. It also reduced the risk of deteriorating kidney function by 39% in the trial.


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