Tag Archives: Multiple Sclerosis

Merck KGaA MS Drug on the Fast Track

By George Koroneos | Published: July 28, 2010
Merck KGaA received word July 25 that its application for the multiple sclerosis treatment Cladribine had received priority review status by FDA, decreasing the evaluation period from 10 months to six months, and closing the gap between Merck and the competition. “This is a critical milestone on the path to potential approval for short-course therapy with [...]
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Acorda Seeking NDA for MS Drug

By Cassandra Blohowiak | Published: February 27, 2009
Hawthorne, NY-based Acorda Therapeutics yesterday released Phase III clinical trial data of fampridine-SR, a novel treatment that improves walking ability in Multiple Sclerosis patients. Acorda filed a New Drug Application for fampridine on January 30, and FDA approval is expected in about 10 months. If green-lighted, fampridine will be the first drug approved with the indication [...]
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