J&J: 4Q Sales Figures

Sales figures by division for Johnson & Johnson's fourth quarter shows drop in 4Q US consumer sales.

Worldwide Pharmaceutical sales were $22.4 billion for the year (-1%). Domestic sales were down 4% and international sales increased 4%.

Worldwide Consumer sales were $14.6 billion for the year (-8%).

Domestic sales of that unit decreased 19% for the year and 29% for 4Q10, while international sales increased 1% for the year but dropped 6% for the quarter.

Consumer sales were impacted by numerous recalls of OTC medicines and the suspension of manufacturing at the McNeil Consumer Healthcare facility in Fort Washington, PA. Overall, consumer sales fell $1.2 billion for the year.