William 'BJ' Jones, Biohaven's Chief Commercial Officer of Migraine and Common Diseases commented, 'We are appreciative of this recognition for rimegepant. We believe in its promise to help many patients with migraine who don't respond to current therapies.'
The Cortellis list and corresponding analyses focus on the treatment and possible cure for chronic, progressive and often debilitating diseases and conditions, including drugs which target the indications of migraine, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and type 2 diabetes.
About Rimegepant
Rimegepant is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist developed in an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) formulation that is currently under review by the
CGRP Receptor Antagonism
CGRP receptor antagonists represent a novel class of drug candidates for the treatment of migraine. This unique mode of action potentially offers an alternative to current agents, particularly for patients who have contraindications to the use of triptans, such as those with underlying cardiovascular diseases, or who either do not respond or have inadequate or inconsistent response to triptans or are intolerant to them.
About Migraine
Migraine is a debilitating and recurrent disease characterized by attacks lasting four to 72 hours with multiple symptoms, including pulsating headaches of moderate to severe pain intensity that can be associated with nausea or vomiting, and/or sensitivity to sound (phonophobia) and sensitivity to light (photophobia). Nearly 40 million people in the
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting neurological diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven has combined internal development and research with intellectual property licensed from companies and institutions including
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