Who bought Alkermes?

Who bought Alkermes?

Elan Drug Technologies
The company was founded in 1987 by Michael Wall. In September 2011 Alkermes, Inc. merged with Elan Drug Technologies (EDT), the former drug formulation and manufacturing division of Élan Corporation, plc….Alkermes (company)

Type	Public
Founded	1987
Founder	Michael Wall
Headquarters	Dublin , Ireland
Key people	Richard Pops, CEO

What does Alkermes Athlone do?

Alkermes is focused on developing innovative medicines that aim to address unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness, addiction and cancer.

When did Alkermes IPO?

1991
So, in July of 1991, Alkermes launched its IPO, which Pops recalls being rather modest by today’s standards at a $60 million pre-money valuation.

Is Alkermes a good company to work for?

Is Alkermes a good company to work for? Alkermes has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 285 reviews left anonymously by employees. Employees also rated Alkermes 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What company makes vivitrol?

Alkermes
Vivitrol, manufactured by the drug company Alkermes, is one of a handful of medications used to treat opioid addiction.

Is VIVITROL the same as Suboxone?

If choosing between one or the other to reduce opioid use: Suboxone is the better choice in outpatient settings, while Suboxone and Vivitrol will fare similarly, on average, in an inpatient setting, where programs have the benefit of an extended detoxification if needed.

Is VIVITROL more effective than naltrexone?

The study, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, found that a monthly shot of naltrexone (sold as Vivitrol) is as effective as its main competitor, the daily pill of buprenorphine and naloxone (sold as Suboxone).

What does Alkermes mean?

Definition of alkermes 1 obsolete : the kermes insect. 2 : an originally Italian liqueur made of brandy flavored with bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon and colored a brilliant red with the kermes insect or with cochineal.

Is there a shot that stops you from getting high?

Vivitrol, it should be noted, isn’t an entirely new drug. Its active ingredient, naltrexone, has been used since the 1970s to treat opiate addiction. “It completely blocks the opiate receptor and prevents a person from getting high,” says Dr.

Does the Vivitrol shot make you sick?

Nausea is a possible side effect of taking Vivitrol. In clinical studies, about 33% of people who took the approved dose of Vivitrol (380 mg) for alcohol dependence had nausea. In comparison, 11% of people who took a placebo also had nausea.

How much does Vivitrol cost at CVS?

Vivitrol is a brand-name injection that treats certain kinds of drug dependence….Average 12 Month Prices for Vivitrol.

Pharmacy	Vivitrol Retail Price	Vivitrol SingleCare Price
CVS Pharmacy	$2858.31	$1458.81
Walmart	$1618.10	$1507.66
Walgreens	$2117.16	$1492.86
Kroger Pharmacy	$1698.49	$1500.53