Sanofi Overcomes Zantac Troubles To Gain Share In US

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare has been gaining share in the US OTC market since October 2020 after putting behind it long running Zantac troubles, according to business head Julie Van Ongevalle.

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Sanofi waved goodbye to its long running Zantac troubles in Q4 as its US Consumer Healthcare operation got back on track.

Speaking at the French pharma giant reported its Q4 and full year results, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare head Julie Van Ongevalle said the firm had been

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