Sun Acquires Novartis Cancer Drug In Specialty Push
Executive Summary
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, India’s biggest drug firm, has struck a $175m deal to buy the branded skin cancer drug Odomzo from Novartis, continuing a drive to bulk up on higher-margin specialty products in the face of stiff pricing pressure on the generic front.
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