Teva Plugs Gap With Celltrion Deal For Rituxan And Herceptin Biosimilar Candidates
Executive Summary
Teva is looking to tap into $6.5bn in US sales of Herceptin and Rituxan in a new deal for North American rights to two of Celltrion's pipeline biosimilars for $160m upfront.
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