Sanofi Goes All In For Type 1 Diabetes With Provention Buy
Tzield Was Approved In US In November
Executive Summary
Sanofi is taking full control of the recently approved type 1 diabetes prevention therapy Tzield by splashing out $2.9bn to acquire partner Provention.
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