Sanofi Forms Standalone Consumer Healthcare Unit: Prelude To Spin-Off?

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare is to operate as a standalone unit in a move which is being viewed as a prelude to a potential spin-off. High profile prescription-to-OTC switches are a priority for the revamped business. 

Sanofi plans to operate its Consumer Healthcare unit as a standalone business in a move which is being viewed as a prelude to a potential spin-off.

The French pharma giant’s CEO Paul Hudson – who took the reins in September – outlined his ambition to shake-up...

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