VRX Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. gains 26% Jul 7, 2017

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical and medical device company worldwide. It operates in three segments: Bausch + Lomb/International, Branded Rx, and U.S. Diversified Products. The company offers Lotemax gel for the treatment of inflammation and pain following ocular surgery; Ocuvite, a lutein eye vitamin and mineral supplement; PreserVision, an antioxidant eye vitamin and mineral supplement; ReNu Multiplus products; Biotrue multi-purpose solution for healthy contact lens wear; Artelac to treat dry eyes; Boston, a cleansing solution for gas permeable contact lenses; and Bedoyecta, a vitamin B complex. It also provides SofLens daily disposable contact lenses; ophthalmic surgical products; PureVision, a silicone hydrogel; Biotrue ONEday daily disposable contact lenses; Bausch + Lomb Ultra, a silicone hydrogel replacement contact lens; and medical device systems. In addition, the company offers Xifaxan for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; Provenge for the treatment of prostate cancer; Uceris to get ulcerative colitis under control; Arestin, a subgingival sustained-release antibiotic; Jublia for the treatment of onychomycosis; Solodyn for the treatment of acne; Elidel to treat skin conditions; and Glumetza tablets to enhance glycemic control. Further, it provides Wellbutrin XL for the treatment of major depressive disorder; Isuprel injections; Xenazine for the treatment of chorea; Nitropress for the reduction of blood pressure of patients in hypertensive crises; Cuprimine to treat Wilson's disease; Zegerid to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems; Tobramycin and Dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions; and Latanoprost medicines to treat a type of glaucoma. The company was formerly known as Biovail Corporation and changed its name to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. in September, 2010. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada. http://www.priceseries.com/trade/VRX-Valeant-Pharmaceuticals-International-Inc-stock-gains-26-percent-a-Trade-Record-by-priceSeries-2017061620170707.html