Sanofi
Sanofi S.A.' is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies by prescription sales and a member of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index.
History[edit | edit source]
Sanofi was founded in 1973 as a subsidiary of Elf Aquitaine, a French oil company. It was known as Sanofi-Aventis between 2004 and 2011, following a merger with Aventis. The company changed its name to Sanofi in May 2011.
Operations[edit | edit source]
Sanofi operates in the prescription pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter healthcare products, vaccines, and animal health. It has a strong presence in oncology, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immunology, infectious diseases, central nervous system, and vaccines.
Research and Development[edit | edit source]
Sanofi's Research and Development efforts are focused on conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, oncology, and rare diseases. The company has a significant commitment to innovation, with a portfolio of more than 60 innovative medicines and vaccines.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Sanofi has been involved in several controversies, including allegations of bribery in foreign markets and lawsuits related to its diabetes drug, Lantus.
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