ASTRA COUNTING ON LONG-TERM INDICATION FOR PRILOSEC HELP PAY OFF $820 MIL. BUY-IN TO ASTRA MERCK; JOINT VENTURE SALES ARE $860 MIL THROUGH NINE MONTHS
Executive Summary
Astra is looking to a long-term indication for Prilosec to help pay off its $820 mil. investment in Astra Merck, Inc.
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