The FDA today approved a new drug for pulmonary hypertension. Bayer HealthCare’s riociguat (brand name Adempas) was approved for 2 indications: The treatment of adults with persistent/recurrent chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) (WHO* Group 4) after surgical treatment or inoperable CTEPH to improve exercise capacity and WHO functional class The treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension…

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