Biogen wins EU backing for big new MS drug hope

 LONDON, Mar 23: European regulators have recommended approval of two new multiple sclerosis pills from Biogen Idec > and Sanofi both of which are expected to become major sellers. Yesterday’s decision by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) was particularly significant for Biogen, since the US biotech company is still awaiting a verdict on Tecfidera, or BG-12, in the United States. (agencies)