Bausch + Lomb agrees to commercialize Paragon BioTeck's phenylephrine in US

Apr 20 2013

Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company and Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement for Bausch + Lomb to commercialize and distribute Paragon's phenylephrine in the United States on an exclusive basis beginning this month.

"This agreement with Paragon demonstrates Bausch + Lomb's commitment to partnering with companies with eye health products that can benefit from our commercial capabilities," said Dan Wechsler , President, Global Pharmaceuticals, Bausch + Lomb. "It is also an example of our on-going efforts to provide a comprehensive portfolio of eye health products to eye care practitioners and the patients they serve."

"We are enthusiastic about embarking on this new relationship with Bausch + Lomb, as this level of collaboration is consistent with Paragon's ongoing commitment to further develop and foster an unparalleled network of collaborative partners," said Patrick H. Witham , President & CEO, Paragon BioTeck, Inc.