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Free cash flow
Unit: million EUR · 2 observations
Line chart Free cash flow Free cash flow. 2 observations from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026, ranging from 2,670 million EUR to 3,724 million EUR. Latest value 2,670 million EUR (Q2 2026).
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Free cash flow Free cash flow. 2 observations from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026, ranging from 2,670 million EUR to 3,724 million EUR. Latest value 2,670 million EUR (Q2 2026).
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Free cash flow Free cash flow. 2 observations from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026, ranging from 2,670 million EUR to 3,724 million EUR. Latest value 2,670 million EUR (Q2 2026).
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View the underlying data Novel active substance launches
Unit: count · 2 observations
Line chart Novel active substance launches Novel active substance launches. 2 observations from 2004–2023 to 2025, ranging from 79 to 942. Latest value 79 (2025).
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Novel active substance launches Novel active substance launches. 2 observations from 2004–2023 to 2025, ranging from 79 to 942. Latest value 79 (2025).
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Novel active substance launches Novel active substance launches. 2 observations from 2004–2023 to 2025, ranging from 79 to 942. Latest value 79 (2025).
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View the underlying data Provenance
Where these numbers come from Operating cash flow less capital expenditures generated by pharmaceutical and operational activities.
2 observations in Global · source
organisations: Sanofi
Total number of novel active substances launched.
2 observations in Global · source
organisations: IFPMA, IQVIA
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