Austrian biotech Marinomed is weighing up strategic options for its virus-blocking compound Carragelose, out-licensed to major consumer health players such as Perrigo, Reckitt and Procter & Gamble for use in OTC nasal sprays.
Marinomed Exploring Options For Virus-Blocking OTC Nasal Spray Platform
The virus-blocking platform used in OTC nasal sprays marketed by Perrigo and Reckitt, amongst others, developed by Austria's Marinomed is up for sale.

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