Alimera Sciences, Inc. was a biopharmaceutical sales company based in Alpharetta, Georgia that specialized in the commercialization and sales of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The company's main selling focus was on diseases affecting the back of the eye, or retina.[2]
In September, 2024, ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it had completed its purchase of the company.[3]
History
Alimera was founded in June 2003 by Dan Myers, Daniel White, Dave Holland and Mark Testerman. Three of the founders were previously part of Ciba Vision Ophthalmics, which was renamed Novartis Ophthalmics following a merger.[4]
In 2004, Alimera Sciences introduced Soothe emollient (lubricant) eye drops for people with dry eyes.