IPSEN 
Q3 2020 Group sales growth of +2.2%[1] at constant exchange rates and decrease of -1.8% as reported, driven by Specialty Care sales growth of 5.1%1 despite the continuing negative COVID-19 impact. Positive Q3 performance results in YTD sales growth of +2.8%1 at constant exchange rates and +1.5% as reported.
Confirmation of 2020 full year guidance, with Group sales growth greater than +2.0% at constant currency and Core Operating margin greater than 30.0% of net sales.
Key Q3 pipeline progress
Cabometyx (cabozantinib): Presentation at the ESMO 2020
Palovarotene: Presentation at the
Appointment of
COVID-19 impact
In the third quarter of 2020, the business recovered gradually from the impact of COVID-19. While the Specialty Care portfolio comprised of differentiated products for critical conditions remained relatively resilient, Somatuline, Decapeptyl and Onivyde sales were negatively impacted by lower patient diagnoses and missed treatments due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the challenging hospital environment. In neuroscience, the aesthetics market showed a stronger recovery, while the therapeutics market rebounded more slowly with the gradual re-opening of injection centers.
The Group continued to realize cost savings in the third quarter, resulting from digital sales detailing, lower travel throughout the Group and the conversion to virtual conference and medical meetings.
About Ipsen
Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and Specialty Care. The Group develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases. Its commitment to oncology is exemplified through its growing portfolio of key therapies for prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, renal cell carcinoma and pancreatic cancer. Ipsen also has a well-established
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