Hikma says it has made a strong start to 2020 across all three of its business segments – comprising injectables; non-injectable generics and specialty in the US; and the Middle East and North Africa branded segment – as it prioritizes the supply of medicines that are most in demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hikma Sharpens Focus On COVID-19 Demand
Maintains Financial Guidance Amid Coronavirus Challenges And Uncertainty
Hikma says it is prioritizing the production and delivery of medicines that are in the highest demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the firm has provided a trading update that maintains its sales forecasts in the face of “challenging market conditions” and uncertainty.
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