Schering will be coming out with a second generation (Claritin) drug in the next few months, so it depends how many people they convert (to the new drug), ... They could be in Merck's shoes a few quarters from now, but I don't think they have the visibility to say.
Quotes about claritin (3 Quotes)
Drugs are prescription for a reason. They have the ability to do both good and harm. Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec have almost no side effects and are equally effective as the antihistamines that are available over the counter today.
The real pivotal one will be Claritin, ... You could see some very good growth there.