Celgene Sets Sights On Becoming Inflammation and Immunology Power Player
Executive Summary
Celgene will buy Receptos for $7.2 billion, gaining the late-stage drug ozanimod in development for multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis. With the addition of ozanimod, the company will have three late-stage drugs in its inflammation and immunology portfolio.
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