Biogen Spinraza Treatment Delays Show COVID-19 Is Already Impacting Hospital Treatments
Executive Summary
Biogen confirmed that some patients treated with Spinraza are temporarily having their dosing postponed as hospital systems brace for COVID-19, potentially a broader issue for the industry.
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