Epilepsy NMEs: A View Of The Playing Field
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
The late-stage pipeline for novel epilepsy treatments stars a handful of specialty and foreign firms, but the early-stage lineup makes room for new firms and the products of academic research. Venture philanthropy is a big factor, but the poor funding climate for CNS firms may limit play.
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