Adu-CAN-umab? Reading The Tea Leaves For Biogen’s US Filing For Alzheimer’s Drug
Executive Summary
The US Food and Drug Administration is expediting the review for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy aducanumab, setting up a likely November/December advisory committee consideration that in normal times would be the dominant topic for those who care about the agency.
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