Sanofi avoids antitrust fine as EU accepts flu vaccine pledges
By Lewis Crofts and Nicholas Hirst ( October 14, 2026, 07:55 GMT | Insight) -- Sanofi has seen an end to an EU antitrust investigation into alleged disparagement of a rival flu vaccine, with the European Commission approving legally binding commitments on Wednesday to ensure the abuse doesn’t reoccur. The regulator sought feedback on draft commitments in July and Sanofi has committed to extend outreach to healthcare professionals to undo the effects of its disparagement campaign.Sanofi has seen an end to an EU antitrust investigation into alleged disparagement of a rival flu vaccine, with the European Commission confirming legally binding commitments to ensure the abuse doesn’t reoccur. The regulator sought feedback on draft commitments in July....
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