Biogen Leans On Pipeline As Tecfidera, Spinraza See Q4 Sales Dip
Aducanumab Added To 2021 Guidance Amid Approval Optimism
Executive Summary
The company sees aducanumab adding a modest boost to sales if approved, but there are another four Phase III programs with some major read-outs coming.
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