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Avanir employees are a diverse team of dedicated, accomplished professionals united by a common purpose: striving to make a change by developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) conditions.
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We believe in serving patients, caretakers and prescribers by developing innovative treatments that seek to address the unmet medical needs of people with central nervous system disorders.
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Our singular focus fuels our pipeline. Through constant innovation, we continuously develop solutions for patients suffering from difficult, complicated disorders of the brain.
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In our quest to deliver life-changing central nervous system treatments for areas of high unmet need, Avanir strives to act responsibly and ethically in everything that we do.
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Our scientific excellence, knowledge of brain chemistry and function, and passion for our work enable us to deliver on our mission where others have failed or overlooked opportunity.
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Lisa Locklear, VP and Chief Financial…
Lisa Locklear, Avanir’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, was featured in a recent executive spotlight article written by American Healthcare Leader (AHL). This article showcases Locklear’s experiences with a “Big 4” public accounting firm, a global entertainment leader, the world’s
Avanir Pharmaceuticals and…
-- Partnership Includes Series of Caregiver Lunch & Learn Workshops and Caregiver Care Packages in Select Markets -- ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 18, 2018 – Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Caregiver Action Network (CAN) today announced a partnership to provide caregivers
Avanir Pharmaceuticals…
Avanir pharmaceuticals today launched a national, multi-channel campaign aimed at raising awareness of Pseudobulbar Affect, an often ignored and under treated neurologic condition that occurs secondary to certain neurologic injury or disease. According to a large Harris Poll online survey,
Otsuka Signs Statement of Support for Women’s Empowerment…
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. an indirect subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., announced Friday, January 19, that the latter has signed the CEO Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of Principles focusing on corporate action to promote gender
Biopharmaceutical Research…
According to a new report, the amount of American lives altered by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to grow. Researchers discovered that roughly 5+ million Americans had Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as a result of the disease in 2017. The report also revealed that 16 million
In response to the CNN.…
We vehemently oppose any mischaracterization of how Avanir and other members of the pharmaceutical industry interact with the medical community, including physicians that educate other health care professionals about medicines. Patients and doctors want options for treatment and
Avanir affirms the following facts…
We stand proudly by our commitment to research and development of treatments for CNS disorders and our relationships with advocacy organizations in our overarching commitment to help and support these patients and care communities. Our donations and support assist these organizations in
Avanir released the following statement in response…
PBA is a neurological condition that affects up to an estimated 2 million Americans, but can be misunderstood by patients and their families. When someone with PBA has an intense laughing or crying episode, he or she can feel powerless, embarrassed, or discomforted. PBA occurs in people who already
Otsuka Wins Award for Educational Tool at Cannes
A portion of our activities dedicated to reducing bias among the general public about nerve and mental diseases has won the Bronze for the Pharma category of Lions Health at the 63rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the most prestigious international award for creativity. The