Biogen had scrapped development of the drug in March, then reversed course in October.
Experts had been watching closely for any statistical abnormalities or excess safety issues that would affect how the drug is reviewed by the US Food and Drug Administration . Biogen’s fairly neutral showing and supportive comments from a panel of experts chosen by the company buoyed investor hopes that the treatment has a reasonable shot at approval.The reaction from other scientists attending the meeting, however, was more mixed, with some suggesting the company should do another trial.
It has been 16 years since the FDA last reviewed an application for a new treatment and the need for an effective a drug is dire. Wall Street analysts estimate aducanumab could reap $4 billion in annual sales within a few years of approval.
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