Dermapharm Benefits From Supplements Demand And Arkopharma Acquisition

Germany's Dermapharm said strong global demand for dietary supplements, in combination with its acquisition of herbals specialist Arkopharma, had helped drive up sales in the first half of 2023.

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Acquisitions and increased demand for dietary supplements helped Germany’s Dermapharm Holding SE to post sales up by almost a quarter in the first half of 2023.

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