Pharma Q3 Results Preview: Biogen, Gilead, Celgene
Executive Summary
Ozanimod re-filing is a big near-term catalyst for Celgene. Biogen investors will be looking for more information about the development and regulatory strategy for BAN2401 in Alzheimer's. And Gilead investors want reassurance that the company will return to growth soon.
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