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Edirol, Generic Drugs All Now Face Supply Curbs as Nichi-Iko Woes Spill Over
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical suspended the supply of some of its Edirol (eldecalcitol) generics in late June. This - coupled with other factors - has prompted shipment adjustments for Chugai Pharmaceutical’s original drug and versions from the only generic contender Sawai Pharmaceutical,…
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