Real World Data Helping To Drive Rise Of Novartis' Entresto
Executive Summary
Patients with heart failure on Entresto say they have fewer symptoms and greater quality of life, according to a registry study and Novartis is hoping that this and other real world data will propel the drug towards its peak sales target of $5bn.
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