On The Wings Of Lantus: Sanofi Sees Clearer Skies Ahead In Diabetes

With the removal of a near-term competitive threat to Sanofi’s hallmark insulin franchise, 2013 is poised to be a momentum-building year for the big pharma, and more specifically, its diabetes business. The opportunity can’t come too soon, as the company launches the GLP-1 agonist Lyxumia into a crowded and fiercely competitive field.