Galenica's Swiss consumer health business Verfora saw sales jump by a fifth in 2021 thanks to key acquisitions. Without the impact of these deals, Verfora's sales over the 12 months would have declined due to the negative impact of the pandemic on its business.
Acquisitions helped Galenica’s Verfora Swiss consumer healthcare operation offset the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on business in 2021.
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