With J&J’s Departure From HCV, Gilead Stands Alone In ‘Nuc’ Field
Executive Summary
J&J is the latest firm to back away from the hepatitis C field, reflecting the dominant position Gilead has built with its sofosbuvir franchise. In February, Merck lowered sales expectations for its investigational "nuc" MK-3682.
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