Medicines Company gains anti-infectives in $140m Rempex buy

The Medicines Company (MDCO) added a Phase III-ready drug candidate and other anti-infective programs to its pipeline via the acquisition of privately-held, San Diego-based Rempex Pharmaceuticals for $140m up front and up to $334m in milestone payments.

The Medicines Company (MDCO) added a Phase III-ready drug candidate and other anti-infective programs to its pipeline via the acquisition of privately-held, San Diego-based Rempex Pharmaceuticals for $140m up front and up to $334m in milestone payments.

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