Biohaven drug licensed from AstraZeneca fails Phase 3 test in rare neuro disorder

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Biohaven’s bet on an AstraZeneca drug for multiple system atrophy does not pan out, failing a pivotal study in the rare, neurodegenerative disorder. But a separate Phase 3 study evaluating verdiperstat in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is still moving forward.