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Who is the Supplier or Developer of Dysport?
Asked 32 months ago by
jfoch in Irvine, CA
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Dysport
Medicis is the pharmaceutical company that is bringing Dysport out in the United States. Medicis is a leading dermatological pharmaceutical company that is well respected in the industry. The introduction of Dysport will compete directly with Allergan's Botox, clearly the industry leader. Ultimately, time will tell which product is better based on duration and cost and effect.
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Who Makes Dysport?
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Dysport is made by Ipsen Pharmaceuticals in Europe and sold by Medicis in the US who also provide Restylane and Perlane. Dysport was launched in summer of 2009 and the inital FDA approval was for 50 units to the frown area to last an average of 89 days. Since we have had experience with Dysport in the US now for over a year, the amount of units, duration of response, and any side effects have been more clearly delineated.
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Who is the Supplier or Developer of Dysport?
Dysport is made by Ipsen in Europe and distributed here by Medicis, the company that also distributes Restylane and Perlane. I've used Dysport overseas since 2006 and like it because it has a quicker onset of action in some patients and lasts longer in the crow's feet. Dysport was approved for use in the US in April of 2009.
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Dysport now available in the United States through Medicis
Dysport is a close relative of Botox that is now available in the United States through Medicis. In clinical studies, it has shown to have a faster onset of action than Botox and lasts a little bit longer. The amount of Dysport used is slightly different than the amount of Botox per area. For great results, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with fillers, Botox and the new Dysport. The price of Dysport will vary by the practice. In our practice...
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Ipsen
Ipsen is a British-French company which deeveloped Dysport. This company was originally bought by Allergan. However, the FTC could see their was an obvious monopoly and forced Ipsen to be bought by another entity. Medicis bought the rights to market Dysport ( originally called Reloxin). Medics, The Dermatology Company, as they call themselves, is well recognized as a young, fast-growing dermatology company with a number of products, including Vanos ( a steroid), Solodyn ( an antibiotic)...
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