Bayer Consumer Health Recovery Rides Allergy, Dermatology Brand Sales
Executive Summary
Q4 sales in OTC allergy/cold segment, which includes the Claritin allergy and Afrin nasal congestion lines, grew 5% adjusted while dermatology sector with Bepanthen and Canesten skin care brands grew 3.8%. Adjusted for the impact of foreign exchange and portfolio changes, thouhg, consumer unit’s full-year sales were flat.
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