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Horizon Acquires Arthritis Drug

by Rick Mullin
November 25, 2013 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 91, Issue 47

Horizon Pharma will pay $35 million to acquire AstraZeneca’s rights to Vimovo, a delayed-release drug approved to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Vimovo (naproxen/esomeprazole magnesium) can also be used to decrease the risk of gastric ulcers. Under the terms of the agreement, Horizon Pharma will pay 10% royalties to Pozen, AstraZeneca’s partner in developing and marketing the drug.

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