Moberg Sells Consumer Health Portfolio To Pay For Focusing On Rx Research
Executive Summary
Moberg had been expanding its OTC topical and nutritional supplement portfolio while also continuing trials for Rx ingredients including its MOB-015 formulation of terbinafine indicated for fingernail and toenail fungus. But $155m agreement with two investment groups will complete Moberg's divestment of consumer health brands and make it dedicated to R&D, regulatory matters and business development.
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