Biohaven’s Non-Migraine Portfolio Takes Another Hit As Verdiperstat Fails In ALS

Pfizer is buying Biohaven's migraine portfolio, but the rest of the pipeline is poised to be spun out and there have been two development setbacks. Despite verdiperstat's failure in ALS, the field had a same-day win with Amylyx's Relyvrio approval. 

While it came as a disappointment, the failure of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.’s verdiperstat in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was not a big surprise, and it won't impact the planned sale of Biohaven to Pfizer Inc. since the deal was tied to the migraine drug portfolio.

Biohaven's non-migraine pipeline is poised to be spun out into a new company, and the developments on that front have...

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