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Par Pharmaceuticals completes third generics deal in 5 months

Par Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: PRX) completed its third generics deal in six months with the $20.5 million acquisition of a drug developer and manufacturer based in India. Edict Pharmaceuticals has 11 abbreviated new drug applications filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In November, Par Pharmaceuticals completed its $410 million deal to acquire Anchen Pharmaceuticals, […]

Par Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: PRX) completed its third generics deal in six months with the $20.5 million acquisition of a drug developer and manufacturer based in India.

Edict Pharmaceuticals has 11 abbreviated new drug applications filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

In November, Par Pharmaceuticals completed its $410 million deal to acquire Anchen Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held company focused on developing and commercializing extended release and niche generic products.

In October the Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey based company acquired the rights to three products from Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA) in connection with Teva’s $6.8 billion acquisition of Cephalon: fentanyl citrate lozenges, a generic version of Actiq – used to treat sudden episodes of pain in cancer patients; cyclobenzaprine ER capsules, the generic version of Amrix – a muscle relaxant used to ease pain; and modafinil tablets, the generic version of Provigil – used to treat excess sleepiness caused by narcolepsy.