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Padagis Starts Life Post-Perrigo With Eucrisa Challenge

Anacor Sues Former Perrigo Rx Unit After Crisaborole Paragraph IV Filing

 
• By Dave Wallace

Padagis, the former Perrigo Rx business that was acquired by Altaris in July, has seen litigation initiated by Eucrisa originator Anacor over its Paragraph IV ANDA filing for crisaborole 2% ointment.

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Padagis has made a new start after being acquired by Altaris in July • Source: Alamy

Padagis, the former Perrigo ‘Rx’ prescription pharmaceuticals business that was acquired by Altaris Capital Partners in July, has been sued by Anacor over its Paragraph IV abbreviated new drug application for a US generic rival to Eucrisa (crisaborole) 2% ointment.

Litigation over Eucrisa – which is indicated for mild-to-moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults and children over three months of...

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