Sanofi Forms Standalone Consumer Healthcare Unit: Prelude To Spin-Off?
Executive Summary
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare is to operate as a standalone unit in a move which is being viewed as a prelude to a potential spin-off. High profile prescription-to-OTC switches are a priority for the revamped business.
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