Biogen Pushes Ahead With Aduhelm Confirmatory Trial As CMS Final Decision Looms
Executive Summary
Biogen interim head of R&D Priya Singhal talked to the Pink Sheet about ramping up the Phase IV trial for Aduhelm, the CMS coverage determination and taking over R&D at a challenging time for the company.
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