Why Achillion Pharmaceuticals Shares Soared in October

Johnson & Johnson's decision to launch a mid-stage study evaluating a slate of hepatitis C drugs that includes Achillion Pharmaceuticals' ACH-3102 could lead to a best-in-class hepatitis C therapy down the road.

In the following slideshow, I outline what you need to know about this trial and why it matters to Achillion Pharmaceuticals' investors.

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