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AstraZeneca reportedly explored Bristol Myers Squibb acquisition

AstraZeneca has reportedly explored the possibility of acquiring Bristol Myers Squibb in preliminary discussions. Such a merger would create a pharmaceutical giant with a significant presence in the US market. Bristol Myers Squibb is currently facing patent expirations for key drugs like Eliquis and Opdivo, while also experiencing growth from newer treatments. AI

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AstraZeneca reportedly explored Bristol Myers Squibb acquisition

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Dinesh Nair, Michelle F. Davis, Ashleigh Furlong, Kelly Gilblom, Bloomberg ·

    AstraZeneca said to have explored Bristol Myers merger

    Bristol Myers Squibb, which has a $133 billion market capitalization, could provide AstraZeneca with a bigger foothold in the US market.