Biohaven prepares for zavegepant NDA after positive Phase III results

6 December 2021
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Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company (NYSE: BHVN) could have another exciting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) migraine drug on its hands.

It was only last month ago that the US company announced a deal with pharma giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) for the commercialization of migraine drug Nurtec (Rimegepant) outside the USA that could be worth up to $1.24 billion.

"Intranasal zavegepant was designed to provide ultra-rapid pain relief and expand our CGRP receptor-antagonist franchise by providing patients with another important tool to combat migraine"Now the company has announced positive top-line results from the second pivotal clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its investigational therapy, intranasal zavegepant, for the acute treatment of migraine in adults.

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