Weak Spots Blight Novartis Third Quarter As New Products Shine
Executive Summary
A mixed sales bag for the Swiss major in Q3 saw a strong start for Pluvicto dampened by a reverse for Zolgensma, weak growth for Cosentyx and continued sluggishness for Leqvio. Positive data for potential blockbuster iptacopan were another bright spot, as Novartis prioritizes the delivery of high value medicines, and concentrates on the US market.
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