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Zurzuvae denial turns up pressure on Biogen’s execution of Skyclarys

Making the Reata deal profitable will require commercial success outside the U.S.

August 8, 2023 1:27 AM UTC

With the commercial prospects of its depression drug Zurzuvae dimmed, pressure is mounting for Biogen to successfully execute on its acquisition of Reata, and possibly continue building through more deals.   

There are reasons to be optimistic that  Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) will be able to deliver a strong U.S. launch of the Friedreich ataxia drug for which it is buying  Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:RETA). ...