Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things

In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things: J&J’s Spravato on track for blockbuster status; US uptake of Rezzdifra held up by payers; CNS drugs are surprisingly valuable; obesity rules large cap stocks; and Legend buyout rumors validate China biotech. 

Scrip Five Must Know Things
weekly audio roundup of selected content from Scrip's global team

Join us for an audio catch-up on the major events in the biopharma industry over the past business week, as reported by Scrip's global team, in this podcast version of Five Must-Know Things.

This episode covers insights for the business week ended 19 July 2024, including: Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato on track for blockbuster status; US uptake of Rezzdifra held up by payers; CNS drugs are surprisingly valuable; obesity rules large cap stocks; and Legend Biotech Corp. buyout rumors validate China biotech.

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Stories mentioned in this episode:

(Also see "J&J’s Spravato On Track To Be A Blockbuster, Five Years In" - Scrip, 17 July, 2024.)

(Also see "Rezdiffra Uptake Held Up By Payers, But Not Biopsy Requirements" - Scrip, 15 July, 2024.)

(Also see "CNS Drugs Are Surprisingly Valuable" - Scrip, 15 July, 2024.)

(Also see "Obesity Rules Large-Cap Stocks In First Half Of 2024" - Scrip, 16 July, 2024.)

(Also see "Legend Buyout Report Boosts, Validates China Biotech" - Scrip, 17 July, 2024.)

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