AbbVie delivers optimistic outlook despite tough hit from Humira copies

2 February 2024

US drugmaker AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has finally faced its D-Day, having had to deal with declining revenues from its inflammatory diseases drug Humira (adalimumab) due to the first US competition to the mega blockbuster.

The results of that competition can be seen in its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results, which AbbVie presented on Friday.

"2024 is an exciting year for AbbVie, as we are well positioned to fully absorb Humira erosion and achieve modest operational revenue growth"

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