AstraZeneca To Lay Off 24% Of U.S. Sales Force As Of Feb. 2012
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The company isn’t providing much detail on reasons or commercial strategy going forward, but its long-term outlook, particularly in western markets, is uninspiring, burdened by generic competition and a mixed R&D track record.
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