Lannett Banks On Pipeline As Competition Bites
US Firm Emphasizes Promise Of Future Launches Amid ‘Ongoing’ Pressures And Returns
Executive Summary
Lannett once again saw its sales and profits hit by “ongoing competitive pressures” as well as a high rate of product returns in its financial third quarter. However, the company is banking on several major long-term pipeline opportunities, as well as a handful of nearer-term launches, to reverse its decline.
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