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Hybrid Specialist Azurity Snaps Up Complex Generics Firm Slayback Pharma

New Jersey-Based Slayback Founded A Decade Ago; Received KKR, Everstone Investments

 
• By Dean Rudge

In an acquisition said by both US-based companies to be highly complementary, Azurity Pharmaceuticals has taken control of Slayback Pharma for an undisclosed fee.

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Azurity Pharmaceuticals, a Massachusetts-based firm focused on the 505(b)(2) hybrid new drug application pathway, says it looks forward to bringing its commercial expertise to Slayback Pharma’s pipeline after acquiring the New Jersey-based 505(b)(2) and complex generics firm for an undisclosed fee.

Announcing its completion of a deal for Slayback from existing investors including KKR and Everstone Capital, Azurity said the acquisition...

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