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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. [1]
Actavis Generics [1] (formerly known as Watson Pharmaceuticals and Actavis plc, prior to the acquisition of Irish-based Allergan, Inc.) is a global pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, manufacturing and marketing branded pharmaceuticals, generic and over-the-counter medicines, and biologic products. Actavis has a commercial ...
Allergan, Inc. was an American global pharmaceutical company focused on eye care, neurosciences, medical dermatology, medical aesthetics, breast enhancement, obesity intervention and urologics. Allergan, Inc. was formed in 1948, incorporated in 1950 and became a public company in 1970. [ 2 ]
“Botox in a bottle products are those that mimic the effects of Botox in terms of helping to smooth out fine lines and help the skin look more plump and youthful,” explains Dr. Scott.
AbbVie has agreed to buy Botox-maker Allergan for $63 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. The news has put the spotlight on a number of healthcare ETFs.
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. [23] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction , thus causing flaccid paralysis . [ 24 ]
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 ...