B&L buys Alaway
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Alimera Sciences and Bausch & Lomb announce Dec. 20 B&L has purchased Alimera's OTC allergy franchise, including recently-approved Alaway, for an undisclosed amount. "The acquisition of Alaway not only enhances our current OTC product portfolio by giving us a stronger and longer-lasting product to address the needs of consumers who suffer itchy eyes, but it also gives us an excellent technology platform for the development of product line extensions in the ocular allergy category," B&L Corporate VP and Global Pharmaceutical Category Leader Gary M. Phillips, M.D., says. Alimera Sciences announced FDA's approval of Alaway Dec. 5 (1"The Tan Sheet" Dec. 11, 2006, p. 7)...