GSK Exceeds Expectations In Q2, But Still Awaiting Shingrix Bounce Back

Pandemic Will Continue To Affect Shingles Vaccine

While demand for Shingrix is expected to return in the US, the slow process of COVID-19 vaccination in many other countries will delay its uptake.

GSK — Shingrix brought in £1.98bn ($2.76bn) last year, but will not show much growth in 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit GlaxoSmithKline harder than many of its peers, with its Shingrix franchise, in particular, still struggling, but the firm performed better than expected in the second quarter.

While it reported a 5% constant exchange rate (6% actual exchange rate) increase on revenues compared to the same period last year, this is not expected to alter the outlook...

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