Biogen gets European approval for postpartum depression treatment

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Biogen Receives European Commission Approval for ZURZUVAEĀ® (zuranolone), the First and Only Treatment Approved for Women with Postpartum Depression in Europe

September 17, 2025 4:30 PM EDT

Postpartum depression is a leading cause of maternal mortality in Europe1-2, and is one of the most common medical conditions associated with pregnancy3-5; up to 20% of women experience postpartum depressive symptoms6-11The approval of this new therapeutic approach introduces an oral, 14-day treatment specifically indicated for PPDThe EC approval of ZURZUVAE is based on the SKYLARK study, which demonstrated rapid relief from depressive symptoms as early as day 3 and sustained through day 45 compared to placebo

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 17, 2025... More