Arena Pharma (ARNA) Announces Cost-Reduction Program; Will Trim U.S. Headcount by 35%

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Arena Pharmaceuticals Announces New Strategic Focus and Cost Reduction Plan

October 27, 2015 4:00 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA) today announced plans to improve efficiencies and reduce costs as it focuses on the advancement of its research and development priorities.

Arena intends to focus on its key strengths by concentrating near-term activities and resources primarily on:

advancing its APD334 program, including the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial for ulcerative colitis, and potentially exploring additional indications beyond inflammatory bowel disease through small pilot studies; advancing its ralinepag (formerly known as APD811) program, including its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial... More