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The rights to TCP have been sold by Pfizer for "strategic reasons" to a Belgian company known as Omega Pharma.[1][2]
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Precautions
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References
- ↑ According to a spokesperson for Pfizer in South Africa, as reported by Liz Clark, Daily News, March 06, 2006 Edition 1, Durban, South Africa
- ↑ "Omega Pharma acquires a portfolio of OTC and personal care brands from Pfizer" (Press release). Omega Pharma. [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361.
Omega Pharma has agreed to acquire a portfolio of 60 European OTC and personal care brands from Pfizer for cash consideration of €135 million (approximately $US163 million). The transaction is expected to be completed at or shortly after the end of June 2004.
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