Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical giant that manufactures the new coronavirus vaccine, said that sales of this year's vaccine are expected to increase significantly, up to 1.7 times the initial forecast.
This was announced on the 4th and was revealed in line with the announcement of financial results for the first quarter up to March.
According to it, sales of Pfizer's vaccine are expected to reach 26 billion dollars, about 2.8 trillion yen in Japanese yen, which means that it will increase significantly by 1.7 times compared to the previous forecast. is.
Along with this, overall sales also increased significantly, with upward revisions to a maximum of $ 72.5 billion and ¥ 7.9 trillion.
Vaccines for the new virus account for more than 35% of total sales, and by March, both sales and profits have increased by 45% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Prospect of On the vaccine of the new coronavirus, Kan Prime Minister held talks on the phone with Boulat CEO of last month top management, was standing prospect to receive the additional supply of vaccine required to Japan subject to up to September this year Is shown.
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