AbbVie’s Stalling Tactics On Humira Pay Off – In More Ways Than One
Executive Summary
A US House hearing focused on long-standing criticism of AbbVie for its ability to delay biosimilar competition for Humira. AbbVie was also able to delay the hearing, and that also seemed to work out well for the company.
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