Melinta Expands Portfolio, TMC Narrows Focus To LDL Reduction With Anti-Infective Deal
Executive Summary
A transaction bringing newly public Melinta three anti-infective products and a related sales force from The Medicines Co. will enable the latter to downsize and focus on its Phase III PCSK9 inhibitor inclisiran.
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