Gilead Offers Split Guidance For HCV; Expects Further Decline In 2017
Executive Summary
A 22% decline in hepatitis C sales year-over-year was offset somewhat by a 17% uptick for the HIV franchise, but the virology powerhouse is guiding for continued HCV falloff in 2017.
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