2Q Pharma Results Preview: Novartis And J&J Lead The Pack
Executive Summary
Scrip offers some top topics to monitor as second-quarter biopharmaceutical sales and earnings start to be unveiled. First out of the blocks will be Johnson & Johnson and Novartis AG. Recent and coming launches, pricing strategies, M&A and the biosimilar landscape are key themes to watch out for as the duo and other players update at their half-year points.
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