Bayer reported consumer health sales globally fell 1.4% to $1.64bn after a late start to the allergy season drove down Claritin sales. Aleve analgesics sales grew 3.3% to $112.5m on US line extensions while Alka Seltzer line sales were flat at $47.5m.
Bayer AG’s consumer health sales stumbled again in the company's latest quarter as a late start to the US allergy season slowed sales of the Claritin line and supply disruptions affected Bayer Aspirin revenues.
Slow sales of Coppertone sunscreen and skin care products also held back Bayer's growth in the consumer health sector during...
Developments in India and Pakistan are designed to standardize how drug companies disclose their expenses associated with health care professionals.
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The UK and EU pharma industry associations have defended their respective codes of practice despite alarming study results. Meanwhile, a consultation on proposals to revise the UK code received over 3,500 comments.
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Developments in India and Pakistan are designed to standardize how drug companies disclose their expenses associated with health care professionals.
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