Market Chatter: US Said to Soon Announce Drug Pricing Deals with Novartis, Roche

MT Newswires · 2d ago
07:13 AM EST, 12/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The US is reportedly close to announcing drug pricing deals with Novartis (NOVN.SW) and Roche (ROG.SW), with a potential announcement set as soon as Friday, in return for tariff relief for Switzerland. Drugmakers other than the Swiss pharmaceutical giants could also be included in the announcement, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation. However, details are still subject to change. Novartis and Roche did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)