Pharma Q3 Results Preview: J&J, Novartis & Roche
Executive Summary
Investors are keen to see how J&J's Remicade is holding up to biosimilar competition, especially now that Zytiga generics are on the way. Novartis is likely to play up the potential for new launches like siponimod in multiple sclerosis and Aimovig in migraine, while Roche is expected to continue delivering strong performance for core brands and expansion plans for Tecentriq.
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