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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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MHRA authorises Biogen’s higher-dose Spinraza for SMA treatment

SMA is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition affecting around 1,600 people in the UK

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AL-S Pharma release new data from AP-101 phase 2 trial for ALS

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord

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UK clinical trial regs are changing — here’s what’s happening

Discover the transformative updates to UK clinical trial regulations, effective from April 2026, and learn how they aim to enhance transparency, participant safety, and trial efficiency.

Cuttsy + Cuttsy

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Biogen to acquire Apellis in $5.6bn deal

The deal will enhance Biogen’s growth portfolio in immunology and rare disease

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Eisai and Biogen’s new data shows Alzheimer’s patients choose to stay on Leqembi long-term

The findings were presented at the 20th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Denmark

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MHRA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia areata

Around 30% of patients saw 80% more scalp hair after 24 weeks of treatment

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Biogen’s litifilimab receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for lupus

Therapies like topical steroids manage symptoms but there is currently no cure

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Eisai and Biogen’s subcutaneous Leqembi given FDA Priority Review for early Alzheimer’s

Administering the drug subcutaneously rather than intravenously showed similar clinical benefits for patients

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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy higher dose injection approved by UK MHRA for obesity

Obesity affects approximately 15 million people in the UK

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GSK’s Nucala approved by MHRA for uncontrolled COPD

Symptoms of COPD include breathlessness, persistent cough and frequent chest infections

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Eisai submits new drug application for subcutaneous Leqembi in Japan

LEQEMBI is a treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease

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Biogen and Eisai receive MHRA approval for updated dosing of early Alzheimer’s treatment

The MHRA approval for IV dosing comes following positive results from the global phase 3 trial

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