With Medivation, Pfizer Sees A Chance For More Combinations
Executive Summary
Most of the $14bn value Pfizer agreed to pay to buy Medivation is tied to future growth of Xtandi, according to the company, but two pipeline assets and the potential to combine drugs could offer upside.
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