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FDA Trims Broad Label for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Amidst Harsh Criticism

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The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab) was met with a lot of backlash, prompting the health agency to narrow its recommendation of the drug for mild forms of the disease. head of research and development at Biogen, in a statement from the company. This week, Rep.

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New Rare Disease Drugs and Research Advancements

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Sarepta hopes to clarify Elvidys’ effectiveness in older children in a confirmatory trial. Despite high price tags of a couple of million dollars, gene therapy makers say they are working to ensure patients are able to access the treatments through patient assistance programs developed in conjunction with the support of governments.