Biogen/Ionis’ Spinraza Data Shows Opportunity For Broad SMA Label
Executive Summary
Both companies’ stocks surged Nov. 7 on positive data from a second Phase III trial showing the antisense drug improved motor function in children with later onset spinal muscular atrophy.
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