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As M&A rebounds, here’s how pharmas can prepare to seal a deal

Drugmakers that aren’t ready when financial opportunity knocks could get caught flat-footed in a competitive market.

— PharmaVoice

It’s the latest in a string of deals for Lilly, which has sunk more than $18 billion into acquisitions over the past few years.

— BioPharma Dive

Eli Lilly’s recent deal with Hanmi Pharm is another step in the drugmaker’s quest to grow its GLP franchise beyond weight loss.

— PharmaVoice

With COVID’s windfall over and blockbuster patents expiring, Pfizer is looking for a comeback with its newly built obesity pipeline.

— PharmaVoice

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— PharmaVoice

— BioPharma Dive

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