With Streamlined Pipeline, Next Steps For Sanofi R&D Include Full Reorg

Sanofi Aventis has already cut 14 projects from its pipeline since February, but there could be more coming by the end of the year - and with a possible Plavix successor among the compounds in limbo, those decisions will be a true test of whether Sanofi is really going to steer clear of "me-too" type products that may be a tougher commercial climb