Regeneron Partners NGF Antibody With Teva To Mitigate Risks
Executive Summary
Regeneron and Teva will partner on the development and commercialization of the late-stage nerve growth factor antibody fasinumab for pain in a deal that will help Regeneron fund a 10,000-patient safety database.
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