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Boost for Sanofi's MS franchise with NICE U-turn on Aubagio

 
• By Sukaina Virji

A day after requesting a series of clarifications on another multiple sclerosis drug, NICE said on 6 December in final draft guidance that it intends to recommend Aubagio (Sanofi's teriflunomide) for adults with active relapsing-remitting MS.

A day after requesting a series of clarifications on another multiple sclerosis drug, NICE said on 6 December in final draft guidance that it intends to recommend Aubagio (Sanofi's teriflunomide) for adults with active relapsing-remitting MS.

There is an appeal period (until 20 December) and then NICE, the health technology assessment body for England and Wales,...

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