29 April 2013Americas

Actavis eyes $100 million after OxyContin settlement

Generic drug-maker Actavis believes it will earn profits of around $100 million in the next two years from licensing patents owned by Purdue Pharma LP.

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Actavis eyes $100 million after OxyContin settlement

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