Immunology Leads Shire's 2017 Sales Growth With Addition Of HAE Portfolio
Executive Summary
Immunology portfolio yielded 14% sales growth in 2017, led by growing subcutaneous immunoglobulins and a still-rising HAE franchise. Dry eye drug Xiidra was another 2017 growth catalyst.
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