A Steady Year For The Top Tier In Pharma Ahead Of Major Upheaval

Moderate growth at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Amgen moved the two companies into the top 10 pharma ranks, based on the most recent Scrip 100 rankings, while declining growth at Gilead and Teva moved those drug makers out.

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It was generally a steady year in the top pharmaceutical companies, based on full year 2018 pharma sales. There were notable fluctuations, but nothing like what will be in store for the industry if the big deals and M&A that have been announced in 2019 move forward as anticipated. The industry is poised for a major reshaping in the years ahead.

One of the big movers in the Scrip 100 top 10 rankings this year was Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., which...

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