Novartis Allays Concerns Over Cosentyx Sales Miss
Executive Summary
The Swiss major has calmed investor fears over the growth trajectory of Cosentyx, maintaining that its move into first-line therapy in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as psoriasis, will continue to drive sales.
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