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Tysabri Recommended By Nice for Use In Highly Active Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis In the Final Appraisal Determination

Published in Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly, July 18th, 2007

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation (NYSE: ELN) welcome today's announcement by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the final appraisal determination which recommended use of TYSABRI(R) (natalizumab) in people with highly active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). TYSABRI is the first treatment for multiple sclerosis to be recommended for use by NICE.

"This decision offers people with highly active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis hope of regaining control of their disease," commented Professor Gavin Giovannoni, The Royal London Hospital. "TYSABRI represents a significant advance in MS treatment, offering real...

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