Anatomy Of A Biotech Company: Acorda Gets Dressed For A Second Act
Executive Summary
Acorda's rise, fall, and attempt to rise again is a snapshot of the life of a biotech. The company reached the commercial-stage pinnacle with Ampyra, only to eventually see it fall away to patent challenges. Now, after big staff cuts, the company is hoping to prevail in the commercial market again, this time with Inbrija.
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