Dermapharm Makes Changes To Turn Around Arkopharma's Performance

Intensified competition in the dietary supplements market and consumers squeezed by cost-of-living pressures held back sales at Dermapharm's Arkopharma subsidiary in the first half. A leadership change, along with a renewed focus on commercial excellence, is hoped by Dermapharm to turn the business around.

Germany’s Dermapharm Holding SE is hoping a leadership change will help turn around the fortunes of its French subsidiary Arkopharma.

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