Article: FDA Asks Biogen To Clarify Info On Amevive, But No Trial Needed.

Washington Editor

The FDA's positive feedback on Biogen Inc.'s Amevive application likely will be the first in a series of key events expected to drive the biotechnology industry this year, an analyst said.

Biogen, of Cambridge, Mass., Thursday released a statement saying the FDA had issued a complete response letter on Amevive (alefacept), a drug being developed for moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

Even though the agency is requesting "clarification and information related to data Biogen previously submitted," additional clinical trials will not be required.

Amy McKnight, a spokeswoman for Biogen, characterized the letter ...

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