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Daiichi Espha Rolls Out Authorized Generics for Artist, Sunrythm

December 21, 2021
Daiichi Sankyo’s hypertension drug Artist (carvedilol) and arrhythmia treatment Sunrythm (pilsicainide) are now available in authorized generics (AGs). Its generic arm, Daiichi Sankyo Espha, announced their launch on December 20. Daiichi Sankyo Espha had obtained approval in August for Carvedilol…

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