Merck KGaA Moderates New Drug Sales Ambitions For 2022

Raises Financial Guidance For 2021

Merck KGaA has narrowed its 2022 sales forecasts for its newly launched pharmaceuticals because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still expects strong growth from these products and from products and services in its process solutions and electronic businesses.

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Merck KGaA has updated sales expectations for its newly launched drugs in 2022, from around €2bn previously to €1.6-1.8bn, including moderating its sales ambitions for the multiple sclerosis drug Mavenclad, because of COVID-19-related effects. 

However, peak sales forecasts for Mavenclad (cladribine) remain unchanged, at €1bn to €1.4bn, company CEO Belén Garijo told a briefing...

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