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Biogen’s tocilizumab biosimilar Tofidence recommended by CHMP to treat arthritis and COVID-19

The committee’s decision was supported by evidence demonstrating Tofidence’s similarity to Roche’s RoActemra

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Biogen’s Qalsody recommended by CHMP to treat rare form of ALS

Mutations in the SOD1 gene are responsible for approximately 2% of all ALS cases

- PMLiVE

Alexion launches ‘colourUp4RARE challenge’ to mark Rare Disease Day 2024

The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of how to improve quality of life for patients

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Biogen receives EC approval for Skyclarys in Friedreich’s ataxia patients

The company gained access to the drug through its $7.3bn acquisition of Reata Pharmaceuticals

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Biogen to discontinue Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm in favour of Eisai-partnered Leqembi

The post-marketing confirmatory study of the intravenous treatment will now be terminated

- PMLiVE

AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit receives NICE recommendation for Wolman disease therapy in infants

The enzyme replacement therapy will become the first treatment available on the NHS for the rare genetic disease

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Biogen/Eisai’s Alzheimer’s disease drug shows promise as subcutaneous formulation

Eisai said it aims to apply for US approval of SC Leqembi by the end of March 2024

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Biogen’s Actemra biosimilar approved by FDA to treat adult and paediatric arthritis

Tofidence is now the first biosimilar referencing Actemra to gain approval from the US regulator

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Biogen to acquire Reata for approximately $7.3bn

The deal gives Biogen access to a recently launched therapy for Friedreich's ataxia

- PMLiVE

AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit to acquire Pfizer’s early-stage gene therapies for $1bn

The transaction could potentially see staff associated with the portfolio move to Alexion

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Biogen/Eisai’s Alzheimer’s disease drug shows promise as a subcutaneous formulation

Leqembi was granted traditional approval in the US earlier this month as a bi-weekly intravenous infusion

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Biogen/Eisai’s Alzheimer’s disease drug granted full FDA approval

Leqembi was granted accelerated approval earlier this year for patients with early Alzheimer's disease

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