Assertio

About:

Assertio is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat pain and other.

Website: https://www.assertiotx.com

Top Investors: Morgan Stanley, Deerfield, RBC Capital Markets, Thomas Weisel Partners, Pharmakon Advisors

Description:

Assertio is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat pain and other central nervous system conditions. The company was founded in 1995 and has established itself by developing and incorporating promising technology into differentiated therapeutic products, taking those products through clinical approval, and building a strong market presence. The company currently markets four FDA-approved products, Gralise (gabapentin) tablets for the management of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults 18 years of age or older, Zipsor (diclofenac potassium) liquid-filled capsules for relief of mild to moderate acute pain, and Lazanda (fentanyl) nasal spray CII for the management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients. See Important Safety Information for Gralise, Cambia, Zipsor, and Lazanda.