Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
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VRX
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Address
2150 Boul Saint-Elzéar O
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (formerly Biovail) is Canada's largest publicly traded drugmaker. The multinational specialty pharmaceutical company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing neurological and dermatological treatments, with a portfolio of branded prescription, branded generic, and OTC products. Products in its dermatology segment include genital herpes treatment Zovirax and acne treatment Acanya, while products in its neurology segment include antidepressant Wellbutrin XL. Valeant acquired Bausch + Lomb in 2013 to establish a strong presence in ophthalmology as well.