The Eyes Still Have It For Novartis Despite Sell-Off Rumors
Some Ophthalmology Assets Reported To Be Up For Grabs
Executive Summary
Rumors have resurfaced that Novartis is looking to shift some of its eye drugs but the Basle-based behemoth tells Scrip it remains committed to in-market products and R&D projects in the ophthalmology space.
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