Sawai’s Upsher-Smith business in the US has announced a pair of deals that will see the firm expand an existing partnership with Appco for a “near-term generic product opportunity” as well as divesting two “dormant” ANDAs in favor of a focus on more immediate assets.

Looking back at recent company decisions to shift product strategy, restructure its US Upsher-Smith business and acquire manufacturing sites from a former domestic competitor, Sawai's president shares the breadth of the Japanese firm’s vision.

Looking back at recent company decisions to shift product strategy, restructure its US Upsher-Smith business and acquire manufacturing sites from a former domestic competitor, Sawai's president shares the breadth of the Japanese firm’s vision.

A major overhaul is in progress for Sawai’s Upsher-Smith business, after the Japanese parent company announced leadership changes and a “drastic restructuring” of the US unit in the wake of a significant impairment charge and a hefty annual operating loss that dragged down Sawai’s overall results.