In Brief: Nycomed
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Nycomed: Diagnostic imaging agent manufacturer assumes direct management of its Canadian operations from Sanofi Winthrop Canada, which has managed the company since Nycomed acquired the Sterling Winthrop diagnostic imaging agent business from Sanofi S.A. in 1994 ("The Gray Sheet" Oct. 10, 1994, In Brief). Effective Jan. 1, Nycomed will begin direct marketing of its Omnipaque, Omniscan, Visipaque and Hypaque products. The firm has appointed Picker International Canada to distribute the imaging agents in Canada...