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Kyosomirai, Nissin Roll Out Cymbalta Generics
Kyosomirai Pharma launched on August 2 its generic version of the antidepressant Cymbalta (duloxetine). On the same day, another copycat drug from Nissin Pharmaceutical also hit the shelves. First generics of Cymbalta from 15 companies joined the NHI price list…
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