Akorn Reviews Future Of Consumer Health Portfolio

Company Considers Divesting Brands For Financial Flexibility

US injectables specialist Akorn has begun to review strategic alternatives for its consumer health business, as the company looks at divesting some of its brands to increase financial flexibility and focus on its prescription generic and branded portfolio.

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Akorn is reviewing strategic alternatives for its consumer health business • Source: Shutterstock

After exiting Chapter 11 protection for which it had filed in 2020, Akorn has announced that it will commence a review of strategic alternatives for its consumer health business. According to the company, which is now operating as a private entity under the legal name, Akorn Operating Company LLC, “this strategic review is a reflection of management’s continued focus on its prescription generic and branded drug portfolio.”

President and CEO Doug Boothe said “the consumer health brands represent a compelling business, marked by a strong and consistent...

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