J&J Will Boost OTC Marketing Once Reliable Production Returns
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky says he expects 75% of OTC products previously recalled to be back on the market in 2013, and the firm will begin prioritizing marketing efforts once a consistent supply of products is restored. The McNeil Fort Washington facility will remain offline another year.
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