Sanofi Starting US Cialis OTC Actual Use Study Soon While Tamiflu Switch Progress Delayed

French Pharma Reports €1.33Bn Q1 Consumer Health Sales Helped By Price Increases

After 118.2% cough/cold sales growth leads 17% overall consumer business growth, Sanofi points to still stronger days ahead while keeping the business under the same roof with its pharmaceutical and vaccine divisions.

• Source: Sanofi

Sanofi reports an historic step for the potential first US OTC switch of an erectile dysfunction drug while refusing even the slightest nod toward an imminent spin-out of its consumer business, a key driver in its 8.6% net sales growth for its latest quarter.

After cough/cold sales led the way in the first quarter at 118.2% growth for 17% overall consumer business growth to...

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