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Biogen (BIIB), Ionis Pharma (IONS) Announce SPINRAZA Phase 3 Met Primary Endpoint in Later-Onset SMA

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Biogen and Ionis Pharmaceuticals Announce SPINRAZA (nusinersen) Meets Primary Endpoint at Interim Analysis of Phase 3 CHERISH Study in Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy

November 7, 2016 7:30 AM EST

- Second Positive Phase 3 Study Provides Further Evidence of SPINRAZAs Efficacy and Favorable Safety Profile -

- Results Were Statistically Significant and Clinically Meaningful -

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IONS) announced that SPINRAZATM (nusinersen), an investigational treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), met the primary endpoint at the interim analysis of CHERISH, the Phase 3 study evaluating SPINRAZA in later-onset (consistent with Type 2) SMA. The analysis found that children receiving SPINRAZA... More