Fortress Biotech's Partner Firm Expands Footprint In Dermatology With Qbrexza Acquisition

by Vandana Singh, Benzinga Editor

April 1, 2021 9:02 AM | 1 min read |

Fortress Biotech Inc's FBIO partner company Journey Medical Corporation has agreed to acquire Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) in the U.S. from Dermira Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly And Co LLY.
The transaction is expected to close early in the second quarter of this year. Qbrexza generated $24 million in net sales in the U.S. in 2020.
Qbrexza is FDA approved treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adult and pediatric populations (ages nine years and older) and is self-administered by patients.
Primary hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder characterized by excessive sweating on the hands' palms, the feet' soles, in the armpits (axillary), in the groin area, or under the breasts.
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