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Organization and Nature of Operations
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Organization and Nature of Operations  
Organization and Nature of Operations

Note 1. Organization and Nature of Operations

RVL Pharmaceuticals plc, an Irish public limited company, together with its subsidiaries (the “Company”), is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of products that target markets with underserved patient populations. In July 2020, the Company received regulatory approval from the FDA for RVL-1201, or Upneeq, (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1%, for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis, or droopy or low-lying eyelids in adults. Upneeq was commercially launched in September 2020 to a limited number of eye care professionals with commercial operations expanded in 2021 among ophthalmology, optometry and oculoplastic specialties. In February 2022, Upneeq was commercially expanded into the medical aesthetics market.

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On August 27, 2021, the Company closed the divestiture of its portfolio of branded and non-promoted products and its Marietta, Georgia, manufacturing facility (the “Legacy Business”) to certain affiliates of Alora Pharmaceuticals (“Alora”) for $111 million in cash upon closing, subject to certain adjustments, and up to $60 million in additional contingent milestone payments. Pursuant to the agreement the Company retained the rights to Upneeq and to arbaclofen extended release (“ER”) tablets which is under development for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis.

With the divestiture of the Legacy Business the Company’s commercial operations are conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“RVL Pharmaceuticals”) and RVL Pharmacy, LLC, (“RVL Pharmacy”). RVL Pharmacy operates pharmacy operations dedicated to the processing and fulfillment of prescriptions for Upneeq.

Unless otherwise indicated or required by the context, references throughout to “RVL,” or the “Company,” refer to the Company’s continuing operations following the sale of the Legacy Business to Alora.