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FDA advisors vote against effectiveness of Biogen’s ALS drug

James Odonell Mar 22, 2023 0

A pedestrian walks past Biogen Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., on Monday, June 7, 2021.Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration's independent panel of advisors on Wednesday voted against…

FDA advisors reject accelerated approval of Biogen’s ALS drug

Shawn Butlere Mar 22, 2023 0

FDA staff says Biogen’s ALS drug may have a ‘clinical benefit’ on a rare form of…

Shawn Butlere Mar 20, 2023 0

U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff on Monday said Biogen's investigational ALS drug may have a "clinical benefit" on a rare and aggressive form of the disease, despite failing a broader late-stage clinical trial last year. The staff…

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VA to cover Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi for some veterans

James Odonell Mar 18, 2023 0

The Veterans Health Administration will cover Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi, the companies announced Monday.In a statement, drugmaker Eisai said veterans in the early stages of the disease who meet VHA criteria are…