Swiss pharma giant Novartis saw modest growth of 2% in 2017, with growth in Cosentyx and Entresto offsetting generic erosion to its cancer blockbuster Gleevec/Glivec.
NICE has recommended that Janssen’s Darzalex (daratumumab) should be reimbursed on an interim basis by the Cancer Drugs Fund in pre-treated multiple myeloma, after months of wrangling.