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Valeant buys into Russian OTC market; NicOx buys stake in U.K. ophthalmology firm Altacor; Naturex reaches India coverage; Eurofins purchases BASF test business; Fortitech fortifies Asian presence; more news In Brief.

Natur Produkt International JSCis the latest consumer health acquisition for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., which announced its $180 million purchase of the Russian OTC company March 26. St. Petersburg-based Natur Produkt generated revenue of about $65 million in 2011 and is poised for double-digit growth in 2012, boosted by sales of the AntiGrippin cough/cold remedy brand Valeant said. The acquisition, which includes an additional $5 million in potential future milestone payments, is expected to close by mid-2012 and will be accretive immediately for Mississauga, Ontario-based Valeant. The Russian OTC market is proving attractive to pharma companies, including Johnson & Johnson Also see "J&J Expands Russian OTC Foothold Via J.B. Chemicals Portfolio Acquisition" - Pink Sheet, 30 May, 2011..

Nicox SA acquires 11.8% of privately held U.K. ophthalmology business Altacor Ltd. for £2 million ($3.2 million on...

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