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Mitsubishi Tanabe’s Sales Fall 6.9% as Gilenya Snafu Takes Toll
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma continues to suffer from the impact of its ongoing royalty row with Swiss licensing partner Novartis over its multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya (fingolimod), with its first-quarter revenue dwindling nearly 7% from a year ago. In April-June, the…
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