Perrigo Puts Tysabri On Block, Generic Topicals Under Microscope
Executive Summary
A portfolio review concluded that 'the next step to unlock shareholder value is … exploring strategic alternatives for that Tysabri royalty stream,' CEO John Hendrickson said during Perrigo's third-quarter earnings briefing.
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