Biohaven Pays $105m For Turbo Boost In Migraine Drug Review Race
Executive Summary
Biohaven has acquired a priority review voucher from GW Pharma to accelerate the US review of rimegepant, its oral CGRP receptor antagonist for migraine. The firm is competing with Allergan and Lilly in a race to get the next oral treatment approved.
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