European regulator mulls migraine pill for chronic sufferers

18 July 2022

Qulipta (atogepant) has taken another step on its way to becoming a significant force in the world of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor blocking migraine drugs.

Developer AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for marketing as a migraine prophylaxis, using positive data from the Phase III ADVANCE and PROGRESS studies.

Unlike many CGRP blockers, Qulipta comes in a pill format, making it more attractive for migraine sufferers. It is also the first oral migraine drug in this class to be specifically developed for the prevention of migraines.

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