In Brief: Novartis, Abbott Earnings; Using mL Cuts Mis-Dosing; Labels Need Proprietary Blend, Capsule Ingredients
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Novartis consumer up 5%; adult products drive Abbott Nutrition growth; medication errors drop when mL is unit of measurement; ingredients of proprietary blends must be labeled; include capsule ingredients on labels; and Herbalife defends nutrition clubs.
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