Roche Finally Gets EU CHMP OK For Ocrevus Amid Access Concerns
Executive Summary
The Swiss major has finally been granted a positive opinion for Ocrevus but a patient group is concerned that the proposed label will not mean access for many patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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