Cialis Or Viagra Switch? Sanofi Survey, Pfizer Help Wanted Ad Could Be Signs
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Viagra marketer Pfizer also could have nonprescription sales in sight as it recruits a "global sexual health" brand manager with responsibilities including shepherding market expansion through an Rx-to-OTC switch.
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