Biogen Exploring Tecfidera Safety Perceptions As Sales Slowdown Continues
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Slowing sales growth continues for Biogen’s Tecfidera in the first quarter, due in part to lingering questions regarding safety. In an April 24 earnings call, the company also provided an update on Phase III study plans for its Alzheimer’s candidate, aducanumab.
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