Novartis Radioligand Business Suffers Manufacturing Blow
Just Months After Pluvicto Approval
Executive Summary
The Swiss major has hit pause on two manufacturing sites for its radioligands, Pluvicto and Lutathera, mere months after the former’s approval due to emerging quality concerns.
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