Almirall predicts positive 2021 development of psoriasis product

Dermatology company Almirall retreated in 2020 due to generic competition and Covid-19-related challenges, but the firm expects progress in 2021, aided by two of the firm's newest products.

Photo: Mikkel Aabenhus Hemmingsen / MedWatch

BY ELIZABETH MØNSTED JOHANSEN, TRANSLATED BY NIELSINE NIELSEN

In early 2020, already, Almirall warned this wouldn't be the best year. Competition from US generic products would have a severe impact, and the firm was facing a series of investments.

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