Business News, In Brief
Executive Summary
Novo Nordisk and Allergan both report setbacks during their respective first quarter earnings calls. Meanwhile, Valeant and Actavis avoid speculation about a potential merger, and other Q1 happenings.
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Valeant Continues Buying Spree With $2.6B Acquisition Of Medicis
The specialty pharma adds to its dermatology portfolio with a proposed acquisition of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Medicis.