FTC Gives Green Light To ANI-Novitium Acquisition Conditions
Follows Public Comment Period; ANI Announced Completion In November
Executive Summary
ANI is now firmly in the clear for its $210m acquisition of Novitium, following FTC approval of an order requiring divestiture of rights and assets to two generic products. The US-based firm is on an upward trajectory following its recent approval for Cortrophin Gel.
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