CNS Licensing Trends: Volume Falls, Values Rise
Executive Summary
According to a new analysis from Datamonitor Healthcare, the volume of deals in the CNS space has fallen since 2012 but the overall value of alliances is increasing, particularly when it comes to up-front payments for potential Alzheimer's therapies.
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