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SPINRAZA — FDA Complete Response Letter (NDA 209531)

Issued to Biogen, Inc.. Application reviewed but not approved; deficiencies must be corrected.

Application

NDA 505b1 • 209531

Product

SPINRAZA

Company

Biogen, Inc.

Stage

Final Decision

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FDA's complete response letter contains source-text evidence related to Labeling, packaging, and proprietary name, Clinical efficacy and substantial evidence, Safety and adverse events, Nonclinical evidence. Theme counts identify where the letter discusses a topic; they do not replace review of the exact redacted letter.

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  • 1Labeling, packaging, and proprietary name: 26 source-text matches.
  • 2Clinical efficacy and substantial evidence: 2 source-text matches.
  • 3Safety and adverse events: 1 source-text match.
  • 4Nonclinical evidence: 1 source-text match.
Labeling, packaging, and proprietary nameClinical efficacy and substantial evidenceSafety and adverse eventsNonclinical evidence

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FDAPDFUpdated Jul 30, 2026

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What does this complete response letter mean for SPINRAZA?

Application reviewed but not approved; deficiencies must be corrected. Requires resubmission addressing deficiencies. FDA issued this letter to Biogen, Inc. on September 22, 2025.

What is NDA 209531?

NDA 209531 is the application under which FDA issued this complete response letter for SPINRAZA to Biogen, Inc.. The letter is dated September 22, 2025.

What happens after an FDA complete response letter?

FDA will not approve the application in its present form. The sponsor can resubmit after addressing every deficiency listed in the letter — which starts a Class 1 (two-month) or Class 2 (six-month) resubmission review clock — withdraw the application, or request an opportunity for a hearing.