Galenica Expands Consumer Offering With Deal For Herbals Specialist Padma

Switerland's Galenica has bolstered its OTC offering by acquiring local player Padma and its portfolio of OTCs and supplements inspired by Tibetan medicine.

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Galenica’s Swiss consumer healthcare operation Verfora has its expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of herbals specialist Padma AG for an undisclosed sum.

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