Could $639m Vitae Buy Give Allergan A New Autoimmune Focus?
Executive Summary
Allergan’s $639m purchase of Vitae Pharmaceuticals gives the company an oral drug for a key dermatology indication and the potential to address other autoimmune disorders consistent with its focus on seven key therapeutic areas.
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