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AstraZeneca Grabs All Global Fasenra Rights in Expanded Pact with Kyowa Kirin
Kyowa Hakko Kirin said on March 25 that it has extended its accord with AstraZeneca, granting it exclusive rights to Fasenra (benralizumab) for all indications beyond COPD and asthma in Asia including Japan. The UK firm now has worldwide rights…
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