In a deal valued at $272 million, AZ got exclusive global rights to Ardelyx’s NHE3 program. Pfizer exercised an option to buy spec pharma NextWave for $255 million up front. Biophama companies raised almost $2 billion in October propelled by public offerings. Early venture rounds dominated device financing, which totaled $193 million.
Exhibit 1
Top Alliances In October 2012
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