Elan shows net profits of $17.3m

Elan Corporation plc has announced net income of $17.3m (€15.4m), compared to a net loss of $719.7m (€642m) for the same period last year.

Elan's total revenue was down by almost half to 46% but it showed an increase in its 'retained products' (excluding Zanaflex) was up by 7%.