Anemia Studies in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Erythropoiesis Via a Novel Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor (PHI) Daprodustat-Three-times Weekly Dosing in Dialysis (ASCEND-TD)

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be 18 to 99 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Use of any approved rhEPO or analog for at least 8 weeks prior to the screening visit and continuing during the screening period until randomization (Day 1). * Hgb concentration (measured by HemoCue) within the following range: Week -4: Hgb 8 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (5 to 7.1 millimoles/liter). If Hgb is 11.6 to 11.9 grams/deciliter (7.2 to 7.4 millimoles/liter), up to two retests are allowed; the retest value must be between 8 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (5 to 7.1 millimoles/liter). Day 1: Hgb 8 to 11 grams/deciliter (5 to 6.8 millimoles/liter) and receiving at least the minimum rhEPO or analog dose 3. Hgb\>11 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (6.8 to 7.1 millimoles/liter) and receiving greater than the minimum rhEPO or analog dose 3. * On hemodialysis (including hemofiltration or hemodiafiltration) \>90 days prior to screening and continuing during the screening period. * On hemodialysis (in-center) \>=3 times per week. * Male and female subjects are eligible. A female subject is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP), or A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance from at least 28 days prior to first dose of study treatment and for at least 28 days after the last dose of study treatment. * Capable of giving signed informed consent. …