When Will Gilead Make Its M&A Move?
Executive Summary
While HCV sales continue to slow due to a lengthy list of factors, Gilead is seeing a strong launch for revised HIV combo therapies incorporating TAF – but most analysts believe that major M&A is needed to offset stagnation.
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