AbbVie To Switch Track In Alzheimer’s From Tau To Beta-Amyloid
Executive Summary
Citing the FDA approval of Biogen’s Aduhelm, AbbVie tells quarterly call it will end development of anti-tau Alzheimer’s candidate and seek to develop a quick-acting beta-amyloid therapy.
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