With partner Indivior exchanging a late-stage addiction programme for early-stage alternatives, 2019 did not start exceptionally well for Addex Therapeutics. But, the Swiss drug developer has shown the stamina to withstand far more serious setbacks in the past. For EuroBiotech, Addex’s CEO Tim Dyer recounts the company’s history and outlines its future.
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Lessons from a former poster child
OpinionWith partner Indivior exchanging a late-stage addiction programme for early-stage alternatives, 2019 did not start exceptionally well for Addex Therapeutics. But, the Swiss drug developer has shown the stamina to withstand far more serious setbacks in the past. For EuroBiotech, Addex’s CEO Tim Dyer recounts the company’s history and outlines its future.