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Sanofi Awaiting Key Meeting With FDA To Recommence Cialis Switch
Sanofi is waiting to hear from FDA whether it has done enough to recommence its Cialis actual-use trial, which has been on hold for almost two years. The France-based firm gave an update on the Cialis switch program as it reported higher Consumer Healthcare sales in Q4.

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