Viatris Waves Goodbye To API Business

Closes Transaction To Divest API Unit To Matrix; Ongoing Supply Agreement In Place

Viatris has marked another milestone in its ongoing transformation by completing the previously-announced divestment of its active pharmaceutical ingredient business to Matrix Pharma Private Limited in India.

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Viatris has divested its API business • Source: Shutterstock

Viatris has completed another stage in the ongoing transformation of its business by closing the divestment of its active pharmaceutical ingredient business to India’s Matrix Pharma Private Limited.

Having in late 2022 earmarked the API business as a “non-core” asset that would be put up for sale –...

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