Elan completes sale of Prialt for $50 million

Elan has completed the sale of the European rights to its chronic pain treatment drug Prialt in Europe to Eisai.

Elan has completed the sale of the European rights to its chronic pain treatment drug Prialt in Europe to Eisai.

Under the terms of the sale, Elan received approximately $50 million and a further $10 million on the earlier of two years from closing or the launch of Prialt in key European markets.

It may receive an additional $40 million contingent on Prialt achieving revenue targets  in Europe.

Elan retains the product rights in the United States.