Akorn acquires eye drop solutions from Merck in $52.8M deal

Akorn acquires eye drop solutions from Merck in $52.8M deal

Niche generic maker Akorn rises after announcing the acquisition of the U.S. rights to AzaSite, COSOPT, COSOPT PF (they're all eye drop solutions) from Merck for $52.8M.The move "further expands [our] position as a leader in U.S. ophthalmology products," AKRX CEO Raj Rai says.For MRK, the deal is consistent with its "ongoing strategy to sharpen commercial focus and improve operational effectiveness." (PR)

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