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Ronapreve Up for PAFSC Review for Preventive Use on Nov. 4
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s antibody cocktail Ronapreve (casirivimab + imdevimab) could be approved for preventive use in COVID-19 as early as November 4 on the heels of discussions at a key advisory meeting on the day. The health ministry said on October…
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