Table 2

Exacerbation rate

 Non-OCS dependentOCS dependent
Placebo (n=110)Mepolizumab (n=318)Placebo (n=45)Mepolizumab (n=143)
Exacerbation rate/year1.901.073.121.54
Rate ratio (95% CI)0.56 (0.42 to 0.76)0.49 (0.35 to 0.70)
Interaction p value0.503
  • OCS, oral corticosteroids.