Deal Watch: Purdue Continues Move Away From Opioids With Alivio Deal
Executive Summary
In its continuing efforts to diversify away from opioid pain drugs, Purdue partners on non-opioid program with Alivio. Rigel licenses Tavalisse rights in all indications go to Spain’s Grifols.
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