Lundbeck Highlights Vyepti Potential, But Company's 2021 Outlook Cautious

Long-Acting Migraine Therapy Awaiting Approval In 12 Markets

Lundbeck is focused on the global launch of its new migraine therapy Vyepti in the coming years, and the development of additional indications, as its reported a 4% increase in revenues in 2020 which were within its pre-pandemic guidance.

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H. Lundbeck A/S achieved a lot in 2020 with its newest product, the migraine preventive therapy, Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr), administered by quarterly intravenous infusion, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, reported company president and CEO Deborah Dunsire. 

Achievements with Vyepti included its approval in another two markets, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the acceptance...

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