The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on February 15 approved generic versions of Shionogi’s antidepressant Cymbalta (duloxetine) from 17 companies (40 products) towards the next round of reimbursement listings in June. Eisai’s insomnia med Lunesta (eszopiclone) drew generic…
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