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Total Revenues by Geographic Area Changes in Geographic Total Revenues by Business Segment
Revenues were in excess of $10 million in each of 44 countries outside the U.S. in 1997. The U.S. was the only country to contribute more than 10% to total revenues. Product Developments We continue to invest in R&D to provide future sources of revenue through the development of new products as well as additional uses for existing products. Following are certain significant regulatory actions by and filings pending with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): 1997 FDA Approvals
Pending New Drug Applications (NDAs)
The FDA notified us in October that Viagra is receiving priority review. Anticipated developments of new products and additional uses for existing products include: Norvasc Studies are being conducted to confirm the effectiveness of using Norvasc in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure attributable to causes other than impaired blood flow to the heart. Zithromax We are conducting clinical programs to support a new use for Zithromax in decreasing cardiovascular risk in patients with atherosclerosis (a process in which fatty substances deposit within blood vessels) caused by a certain infection. Zoloft We are pursuing clinical programs to develop an oral liquid dosage form and to demonstrate Zolofts effectiveness in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other disorders. Filings with the FDA for Zoloft oral liquid and the PTSD indication are expected during 1998. Tikosyn (dofetilide) for the treatment of a heart rhythm disorder Regulatory filings are planned for the first quarter of 1998. eletriptan for the treatment of migraine headaches Regulatory filings are planned for the third quarter of 1998. droloxifene for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, as well as for the prevention of breast cancer and the treatment of atherosclerosis Alond (zopolrestat) for the treatment of nervous system, kidney and cardiovascular disorders related to diabetes voriconazole for the treatment of fungal infections darifenacin for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and urinary urge incontinence Thirteen new chemical entities are in mid- or advanced-stage development or under regulatory review and 55 other compounds are in early-stage development. |
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