Coppertone, One-A-Day Sales Slump As Bayer’s Consumer Health Slide Continues

Bayer reported consumer health sales globally fell 1.4% to $1.64bn after a late start to the allergy season drove down Claritin sales. Aleve analgesics sales grew 3.3% to $112.5m on US line extensions while Alka Seltzer line sales were flat at $47.5m.

Bayer AG’s consumer health sales stumbled again in the company's latest quarter as sales slumped for brands including Coppertone sunscreen and skin care products and the One A Day vitamin and supplement line.

Sales of the Claritin line slowed by a late start to the US allergy season and supply disruptions for Bayer...

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