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Sanofi reports profit increase

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Sanofi S.A. of France posted net income for the first quarter of 1.51 billion Euros ($1.92 billion). Revenues were due to strong vaccine sales despite increased competition from generic drug companies. The pharmaceutical giant is still integrating costs from the Aventis merger.

Sanofi S.A., Company overview

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Sanofi stands by sleeping pill's safety profile

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Sanofi-Aventis S.A. of France has reviewed research and says it will stand by its sleeping medication "Ambien." There were renewed concerns about the side effect of somnambulism. The pharmaceutical giant said it has found no reason to change the safety profile of the drug.

Product information, Sedatives, Hypnotics and sedatives, Hypnotics

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Plavix sales brighten Sanofi's view

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Fourth-quarter net income for French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi-Aventis S.A. increased 31% to $1.09 bil, while full-year sales in the US reached $4.07 bil. The firm announced a positive forecast, due in part to Plavix, its best-selling drug.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Financial report

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