The UK's NICE endorsed regular NHS funding for big-selling drugs from Roche and Sanofi, changing its mind in guidance for the multiple sclerosis and eczema drugs.
The rankings of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world in 2017 presented a mixed picture, with stability for some of the 25 largest firms as others saw their value fall.
Following a racist tweet issued by US comedienne Roseanne Barr earlier this week, Sanofi has rejected her claim that its sleep aid drug Ambien was responsible for her behaviour.
