OTC Xyzal Sales Jump Helps Drive Sanofi Consumer Health Q2 Sales
Executive Summary
French pharma reports OTC Xyzal sales up nearly 86% to $14.5m during latest quarter, providing driver for allergy/cough/cold segment of its consumer health business. Total consumer health revenues, including nutritional and personal care products, up 1.1% at a consent exchange rate to $1.3bn during the April-June period.
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