Cold-Eeze Deal Puts Homeopathic Brand At Center Of Mylan Consumer Business
Executive Summary
The $50m deal adds a homeopathic brand to Mylan's portfolio that will lead its US consumer lineup; ProPhase will focus on dietary supplements; leave behind seasonal-demand products.
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