Sanofi Maintains Growth Streak But Oncology Pipeline Renewal Efforts Stall

With Trial Discontinuation

The French major saw strong Q3 sales and raised its business guidance accordingly, but the discontinuation of an early-stage trial has added to a growing list of setbacks the firm has faced in reviving its oncology pipeline.    

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News Of Strong Sales Were Dampened By Pipeline Doldrums • Source: Shutterstock

Sanofi US’s third quarter sales had a positive trajectory pushed by strong Dupixent (dupilumab) and flu vaccines performance and the firm saw a rise in earnings but some experts were concerned about setbacks early in the firm’s oncology pipeline.

The French firm’s total sales rose by 19.7% in local currencies (9% in constant exchange rates) to €12.48bn ($12.41bn). Growth...

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