Group sales increase 3%
1 at constant exchange rates (CER); 1% decline in Swiss francs, as a result of the appreciation of the Swiss franc
Pharmaceuticals Division sales: As expected, significant impact from biosimilars (CHF -1.6 billion) Base effect from the strong first quarter 2020 (negative impact of the pandemic only since April 2020) Overall, this results in a 9% decline in sales.
Diagnostics Division sales:
Roche s contributions to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the first quarter: SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test Nasal to quickly identify people with the highest risk to be infectious (using simple nasal swabs) receives CE mark and special approvals for self-testing in several countries
F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd: Roche reports solid results in the first quarter of 2021
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Roche reports solid results in the first quarter of 2021
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