Cialis
Cialis sales for the first quarter of 2009 were $358.8 million, representing growth of 6 percent compared with first-quarter 2008. U.S. sales of Cialis were $149.1 million in the first quarter, a 21 percent increase compared with the first quarter of 2008, driven by higher prices, increased demand, and the favorable impact of wholesaler buying patterns. Sales of Cialis outside the U.S. decreased 2 percent, to $209.7 million, driven primarily by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by increased demand and higher prices.
Alimta
For the first quarter of 2009, Alimta generated sales of $335.3 million, an increase of 36 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Alimta increased 42 percent, to $172.8 million, due to increased demand. Sales outside the U.S. increased 30 percent, to $162.4 million, due to increased demand, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Evista
Evista sales were $256.9 million in the first quarter of 2009, a 2 percent decrease compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Evista decreased 4 percent to $163.8 million, as a result of lower demand, partially offset by higher prices. Sales outside the U.S. increased 4 percent to $93.1 million, driven by the favorable impact of buying patterns in Japan, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Humulin
Worldwide Humulin sales decreased 7 percent in the first quarter of 2009, to $240.6 million. U.S. sales increased 6 percent to $99.0 million, due primarily to higher net effective selling prices. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 14 percent, to $141.5 million, driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates and, to a lesser extent, lower prices.
Forteo
First-quarter sales of Forteo were $187.5 million, a 1 percent incre
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