Nicox PursuesTransformation Into Ophthalmic Specialty Company – And Partner
Executive Summary
Nicox of France pins hopes on glaucoma drug Vesneo – targeted for FDA submission in second quarter 2015 – and recent purchase of Aciex Therapeutics to build itself into an international ophthalmic player and ‘partner of choice’ in Europe.
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