Sage Details 40% Job Cuts While Zurzuvae’s Future In MDD Remains Unclear
Reorganization Puts Earlier-Stage Programs On Hold
Executive Summary
Zurzuvae will launch this year for postpartum depression, but US FDA rejection of the drug in major depressive disorder spurred Sage to cut R&D programs and jobs as it and partner Biogen evaluate next steps in MDD.
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