Allergan Buys Bonti, Releases New Data In Defense Of 'Iconic' Botox Brand
Executive Summary
Allergan declared that no other brand is more 'iconic' than Botox, during its medical aesthetics investor event, but the company also revealed several defensive moves to protect the neurotoxin's status, including the acquisition of fast-acting, short duration toxin maker Bonti.
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