Hospira reports second quarter net earnings at $1.4 billion
Lake Forest-based Hospira, Inc. a leading global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Net sales for the quarter were $1.1 billion, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.94.
“Hospira delivered strong second-quarter performance, driven primarily by positive results for the oncolytic docetaxel in the United States,” said F. Michael Ball, chief executive officer. “We continued to advance the business and make progress on our quality and product supply improvement initiatives. In part due to the quarter's results, we are increasing our sales projections for the year, and remain focused on driving value for our customers, patients and shareholders.”
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