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Alfasigma to acquire Nordic Pharma in Europe expansion

PRIVATEAug 12, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Alfasigma

Acquired Company

Nordic Pharma

Bologna

BerwynManufacturingBiotechnologyHealth CareBiotechnologyHealth Care

Description

Alfasigma has agreed to acquire 100% of Nordic Pharma from Sever Life Sciences. This transaction will enhance Alfasigma's operations in Europe, Canada, and Japan, as it adds Nordic Pharma’s specialty pharmaceutical portfolio. The acquisition includes products for ophthalmology, women’s health, critical care, and rheumatology. Approximately 265 employees from Nordic Pharma will join Alfasigma as part of this deal.

Company Information

Company

Alfasigma

Location

Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

About

Alfasigma is one of Italy's leading pharmaceutical companies with a strong international position. The Group has a worldwide presence in over 100 countries where about 3000 people work in research, development, production and distribution. In Italy, Alfasigma is a leader in the prescription products market where, in addition to its strong focus on gastro-intestinal products, it is present in several primary care therapeutic areas. It is popular with the consumer public for a number of nutraceuticals & food supplements that respond to different needs, and that are well known and deeply rooted in the Italian families experience. Its historical headquarters is in Bologna, to which is added Milan, while the production sites are: in Italy, in Pomezia (RM), Alanno (PE), Sermoneta (LT) and Trezzano Rosa (MI) and abroad in Tortosa in Spain and in Shreveport (Louisiana) in the United States. The R&D laboratories are in Pomezia and in the Parco Scientifico Tecnologico Kilometro Rosso in Bergamo. Alfasigma's mission is to improve people's health and quality of life by offering caregivers and healthcare personnel therapeutic solutions according to the highest standards of quality and safety.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Nordic Pharma?

Nordic Pharma was acquired by Alfasigma, based in Bologna. The deal was reported on August 12, 2026. Alfasigma is one of Italy's leading pharmaceutical companies with a strong international position. Alfasigma is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Alfasigma acquire Nordic Pharma?

Alfasigma's acquisition of Nordic Pharma was reported on August 12, 2026. Alfasigma has agreed to acquire 100% of Nordic Pharma from Sever Life Sciences. This transaction will enhance Alfasigma's operations in Europe, Canada, and Japan, as it adds Nordic Pharma’s specialty pharmaceutical portfolio. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Nordic Pharma do?

Nordic Pharma, Inc. is committed to engaging ophthalmologists and optometrists in the early launch stages of LACRIFILL Canalicular Gel. It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology, and is based in Berwyn.