Assertio stock continues downward slide after CRL

Oct. 22, 2019

The complete response letter (CRL) received by Assertio Therapeutics Inc.'s development partner, West Therapeutic Development LLC, regarding its NDA for cosyntropin (synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone, ACTH) knocked Assertio's stock back 28% on Monday.

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