Pernix Up On Deal For Zogenix Hydrocodone Franchise

By | March 11, 2015

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Specialty drugmaker Pernix Therapeutics (PTX) popped to its highest point in nearly four years Wednesday after it agreed to acquire a controversial pain medicine for up to $383.5 million. Late Tuesday, Pernix agreed to pay $100 million upfront in cash and stock for Zogenix’s (ZGNX) Zohydro ER franchise, which includes three long-acting versions of the popular pain drug hydrocodone. Pernix also agreed to a $12.5 million milestone payment if an Scalper1 News

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