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Chugai, Roche Discussing Japan Development of Regeneron's COVID-19 Antibody Cocktail
Chugai Pharmaceutical is currently discussing with its parent Roche plans to develop Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody cocktail therapy for COVID-19 in Japan that was used to treat US President Donald Trump, a Chugai official revealed on October 15. Roche holds worldwide…
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