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Allergan plc is an American, Irish-domiciled pharmaceutical company that acquires, develops, manufactures and markets brand name drugs and medical devices in the areas of medical aesthetics, eye care, central nervous system, and gastroenterology. [1] [2] [3] The company is the maker of Botox.
Alan B. Scott. Alan Brown Scott (July 13, 1932 – December 16, 2021 [1]) was an American ophthalmologist specializing in eye muscles and their disorders, such as strabismus (eye misalignment). He is best known for his work in developing and manufacturing the drug that became known as Botox, research described as "groundbreaking" by the ASCRS. [2]
In July 2002, the Allergan ophthalmic surgical and contact lens care businesses were spun-off to create a new company, Advanced Medical Optics. In 2003, Allergan's flagship product, Botox, was the focus of a high-profile lawsuit and media scrutiny. [6] In March 2006, Allergan acquired Inamed Corporation for $3 billion. [7]
How much is fast-acting Botox worth? The answer is $195 million, according to today’s news that Allergan is acquiring Bonti Inc, makers of a new neuromodulator, EB-001, that is being developed ...
Facing competition for the world's top-selling drug, AbbVie is jumping on this year's pharmaceutical merger bandwagon with a $63 billion bid for Botox maker Allergan that's meant to spur future ...
Allergan Inc. (AGN), the maker of the wrinkle-smoother Botox, reported profit fell 58 percent as the recession slowed sales of the frown line drug, as well as sales of eye and beauty products.
Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (commonly called botox), is a highly potent neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis.
Pharmaceutical company Allergan (AGN) has settled the Department of Justice's criminal and civil charges that it promoted Botox for uses the Food and Drug Administration hadn't approved as safe ...