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Nichi-Iko Takes Full Control of Eisai Generic Arm, Now Renamed “Elmed”
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical said on April 1 that Elmed Eisai became its wholly owned subsidiary the same day, with its trade name renamed “Elmed,” under its capital and business alliance formed with Eisai last year in the generic space. Under the…
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