Aerie Looks To Grow Its Two Glaucoma Products In Tandem
Executive Summary
The approval of combo therapy Rocklatan gives Aerie two approved glaucoma products; Rhopressa quickly attained wide market access in the US and Aerie expects Rocklatan to fare the same.
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