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In Brief: Endo Buys Somar; Neptune, Enzymotec Settle Dispute; FDA Prohibits Omega-3 Nutrient Claims

Endo buys Somar; Neptune, Enzymotec settle patent infringement; FDA prohibits omega-3 nutrient claims; “Sell through” for herbals ends in U.K.; C&D licenses Nutrition 21’s chromium picolinate; Arizona DXM bill and Iowa Select Herbs drug claims.

Endo International PLC expands its footprint in Latin America with the acquisition of Groupo Farmaceutico Somar for an undisclosed amount. The deal, announced April 29, brings Endo a pipeline of more than 60 products that will launch in the next three years, the Dublin firm said. Mexico City-based Somar generated $100 million revenue in 2013 – drawing from three primary segments, including OTC women’s health and children’s products. Endo has been on a buying spree – recently purchasing two Rx painkillers for $85 million and Paladin Labs in February for $2.7 billion in cash and stock.

Enzymotec Ltd. will pay Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. an undisclosed amount to settle patent infringement allegations in...

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