FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
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FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
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