BMS is advancing a growing Phase I and II R&D pipeline, including a Factor XIa inhibitor with lower bleeding risk than current anticoagulants, as well as other internal and external research programs.

Two late-stage trials of Austedo have missed their endpoints in the neurological disorder, meaning Teva will miss out on an additional revenue stream from the VMAT2 inhibitor.

The Danish drugmaker's four 'strategic brands' – Brintellix, Abilify Maintena, Northera and Rexulti – are selling well. Now the focus is firmly on breaking into the anti-CGRP market with eptinezumab.

Deborah Dunsire tells Scrip that buying Alder offers Lundbeck a blockbuster prevention treatment for severe migraine patients, and helps rebuild Danish group’s prospects.