Business & Finance In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Merck CEO Frazier touts the value of OTCs for extending the drug life cycle; Abbott Nutrition plans nearly 40 product launches across 30 countries by 2017; Herbalife growth reflects global weight management and wellness concerns.
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