With Bristol/AstraZeneca In Driver’s Seat, GLP-1 Race Takes A Turn
Executive Summary
Bristol-Myers and AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Amylin as part of a 50-50 collaboration brings a big new player into the fast-growing GLP-1 class, which is emerging as a key component of treatment in the large, but highly competitive Type 2 diabetes market.
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