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Merck KGaA Keen To Remain Key Player In MS Now And In Future

 
• By Kevin Grogan

The German company is predicting sales in mid-triple-digits in 2019 for Mavenclad, its multiple sclerosis drug which has just been launched in the US, and has highlighted more promising MS data for its BTK inhibitor evobrutinib.

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The German group is adding to its MS franchise • Source: Merck KGaA

Merck KGaA is confident that it can continue to grow in the multiple sclerosis space, with Mavenclad and evobrutinib hopefully filling the revenue gap created by the continued decline of Rebif sales.

The German group has unveiled a reasonable set of financials for the first quarter with healthcare sales rising 3.2% to...

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