AMAG Pharmaceuticals: Enough Irons In The Fire?
Executive Summary
Demand for AMAG’s newly launched Feraheme has been robust but a changing reimbursement climate, especially in the dialysis market, complicates the product’s pricing strategy, and puts increased pressure on management to diversify via dealmaking.
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