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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.
Botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum (an anaerobic, gram-positive bacterium) is the cause of botulism. [25] Humans most commonly ingest the toxin from eating improperly canned foods in which C. botulinum has grown. However, the toxin can also be introduced through an infected wound.
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 ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It ...
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.
Allergan: Off-label promotion of Botox, September 2010. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, agreed to a $600 million settlement to resolve all civil and criminal liability surrounding the promotion of Botox for treatment of chronic migraines before FDA review or approval of the drug for such use.
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]