BioPhausia buy gives "wobbly" Medivir sales platform for in-licensing leverage
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Medivir is to acquire fellow Swedish firm BioPhausia for around SEK565 million (€62 million). The move is aimed at expanding Medivir's commercial activities in the Nordic countries and, in addition, "creates a platform for the expected launch and commercialisation of TMC435…in the Nordic region where full commercial rights have been retained", said Medivir.
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