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Japan Clears First Biosimilars for Nesp and Forteo, Second Rituxan, Avastin Follow-Ons Too
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 20 granted approval for first biosimilars for Kyowa Kirin’s renal anemia drug Nesp (darbepoetin alfa) and Eli Lilly’s osteoporosis treatment Forteo (teriparatide). For Nesp, the ministry gave the nod to…
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