Pulling the controversial Alzheimer’s drug’s BLA should not exempt Biogen from fulfilling ClinicalTrials.gov reporting requirements for two key studies, even if the research gets terminated, former head of the NIH data repository tells the Pink Sheet.

Biogen will end the development and commercialization of Aduhelm, the first anti-amyloid antibody drug to reach the US market for Alzheimer’s, including the confirmatory ENVISION trial. Product’s legacy includes an FDA that appears less enthusiastic about accelerated approvals for large indications and a CMS that is more interested in label-driven reimbursement decisions.

Biogen will end the development and commercialization of Aduhelm, the first anti-amyloid antibody drug to reach the US market for Alzheimer’s, including the confirmatory ENVISION trial.

With excellent academic centers and a thriving start-up scene, Switzerland’s biotech scene has garnered significant interest in recent years. However, without being a priority for EU funds, the sector remains reliant on foreign cash and needs a funding push from within to boost success.