Evrysdi™ approved for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy in Europe
The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation to Roche’s Evrysdi™ (risdiplam) as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in infants, children and adults.
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The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation to Roche’s Evrysdi™ (risdiplam) as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in infants, children and adults.
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