ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was a US-based pharmaceutical company that specialized in ophthalmic pharmaceutical products and discovers, develops, and markets therapies for inflammation, ocular pain, glaucoma, allergy, and dry eye.[1] ISTA was acquired by Bausch & Lomb, an eye care company, on March 26, 2012.[2] Under the deal, Bausch & Lomb have agreed to pay $9.10 per share for ISTA, bringing the total value of the acquisition to $500 million.[3] In 2012, Valeant Pharmaceuticals withdrew its $360 million offer.[4]
Products
- Bromday (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.09% for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone