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Biogen to acquire RayThera in $1bn deal

The acquisition will expand the company’s immunology pipeline

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Biogen’s salanersen gets FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for SMA

In the study, there were improvements in motor function as well as a slowing of neurodegeneration

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Biogen agrees $850m felzartamab rights deal with TJ Biopharma

The agreement gives Biogen full global rights to the investigational antibody across immune-mediated diseases

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MHRA authorises Biogen’s higher-dose Spinraza for SMA treatment

SMA is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition affecting around 1,600 people in the UK

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UK clinical trial regs are changing — here’s what’s happening

Discover the transformative updates to UK clinical trial regulations, effective from April 2026, and learn how they aim to enhance transparency, participant safety, and trial efficiency.

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Biogen to acquire Apellis in $5.6bn deal

The deal will enhance Biogen’s growth portfolio in immunology and rare disease

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Eisai and Biogen’s new data shows Alzheimer’s patients choose to stay on Leqembi long-term

The findings were presented at the 20th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Denmark

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Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen all newborn babies for SMA

The screening is part of a two-year evaluation funded by the Scottish government and Novartis

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MHRA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia areata

Around 30% of patients saw 80% more scalp hair after 24 weeks of treatment

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Biogen’s litifilimab receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for lupus

Therapies like topical steroids manage symptoms but there is currently no cure

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Eisai and Biogen’s subcutaneous Leqembi given FDA Priority Review for early Alzheimer’s

Administering the drug subcutaneously rather than intravenously showed similar clinical benefits for patients

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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy higher dose injection approved by UK MHRA for obesity

Obesity affects approximately 15 million people in the UK

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