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Rohto: Sales Down due to Slump of Pollinosis, Metabolic Syndrome-Related Products

August 30, 2010
In the first quarter (April-June) of FY2010, Rohto Pharmaceutical's consolidated sales declined 3.5% to \24,492 million compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Profits also decreased at all levels: \2,028 million (-29.4%) for operating profits, \2,308 million (-25.1%)…

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