Mavyret May Prove a Strong Growth Driver for AbbVie Going Forward

In 3Q17, AbbVie (ABBV) reported global sales of nearly $276 million for its hepatitis C (or HCV) portfolio, which reflected a 27.7% operational fall and a 26.8% reported fall year-over-year (or YoY). The company reported HCV sales of close to $60 million from the US market in 3Q17, a YoY fall of ~19.5%. AbbVie also reported HCV sales of close to $216 million from international markets in 3Q17, a YoY fall of 29.8% on an operational basis and a fall of 28.7% on a reported basis.