Sanofi-Aventis
Sanofi-Aventis is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies by prescription sales and a leader in the biotechnology and vaccine industries.
History[edit | edit source]
Sanofi-Aventis was formed in 2004 by the merger of Aventis and Sanofi-Synthélabo, which were each the product of several previous mergers. It changed its name to Sanofi in May 2011. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index.
Operations[edit | edit source]
Sanofi engages in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical drugs principally in the prescription market, but the firm also develops over-the-counter medication. The company covers 7 major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, central nervous system, diabetes, internal medicine, oncology, thrombosis and vaccines (it is the world's largest producer of the latter through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur).
Products[edit | edit source]
Some of the notable products of Sanofi-Aventis include Lantus (Insulin glargine), Plavix (Clopidogrel), Aprovel/Avapro (Irbesartan), and Taxotere (Docetaxel).
Research and Development[edit | edit source]
Sanofi's R&D concentrates on developing a diversified and balanced portfolio of new and innovative therapeutics. The company's research areas include cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, and vaccines.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Sanofi-Aventis has been involved in several controversies, including the withholding of negative study results for Ketek (telithromycin), and allegations of false advertising for Plavix.
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