NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced sales of $17.5 billion for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 8.5% as compared to the first quarter of 2012. Operational results increased 9.8% and the negative impact of currency was 1.3%. Domestic sales increased 11.2%. International sales increased 6.3%, reflecting operational growth of 8.7% and a negative currency impact of 2.4%.