Biogen Forecasts Gradual Launch For Life-Transforming Drug Spinraza
Executive Summary
The biotech said it has had some early “challenges” securing reimbursement for Spinraza, which it priced at $750,000 for the first year of treatment for the rare disease spinal muscular atrophy
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