The acquisition is subject to approval by the US Federal Trade Commission and is expected to conclude before year-end.
In addition to Lovaza, Reliant Pharmaceuticals, based in Liberty Corner, NJ, currently markets three other in-licensed cardiovascular products - high blood pressure treatments DynaCirc CR(R) (isradipine) and InnoPran XL(R) (propanolol HCl), as well as Rythmol SR(R) (propafenone), which treats abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmia.
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About Reliant Pharmaceuticals
Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, commercialization and marketing of prescription therapeutic products. Reliant currently markets four cardiovascular products in the United States and focuses on promoting its products to targeted primary care and specialty physicians, as well as selected hospitals and academic centers in the United States. Reliant's sales force infrastructure is comprised of approximately 880 sales and marketing professionals nationwide.
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