Biogen Secures ‘Running Start’ in Kidney Disease With $5.6B Apellis Buy
Biogen has acquired Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6 billion, a move that provides Biogen with two approved medicines and critical expertise in the nephrology space. This acquisition is expected to give Biogen a "running start" for the future launch of its own kidney disease asset, felzartamab, which is currently in multiple Phase 3 trials. Despite concerns from analysts about the premium paid and competitive dynamics, Biogen believes the deal will diversify its portfolio and accelerate the market entry of its new kidney disease drug.
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