First Oral Treatment For Spinal Muscular Atrophy Gets EMA Nod
Two Of Six Drugs Recommended For EU-Wide Use Have Orphan Designation
Executive Summary
New treatments for advanced endometrial cancer and hereditary angioedema are among six drugs that have just been recommended for EU-wide approval. Harmonized EU advice has also been issued in relation to an investigational antibody combination for treating COVID-19.
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