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Biohaven’s Oral CGRP Inhibitor Nurtec ODT Approved In The US For Acute Migraine

 
• By Mandy Jackson

The fast-dissolving tablet will launch in early March. Its list price is not available but based on pricing for Allergan’s oral anti-CGRP Ubrelvy, ICER has said Biohaven’s rimegepant is likely to be cost-effective.

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Nurtec ODT is a fast-dissolving tablet designed for rapid migraine relief • Source: Shutterstock

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. Ltd.’s oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitor Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) will soon be the third new therapy to launch this year as an acute treatment for migraine attacks now that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug.

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