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Eisai’s FY2022 Sales Slip 1.6% on Lower Milestones, Year-Before Gain
Eisai saw its group sales skid in the fiscal year through March 2023 as it faced a decrease in milestone income tied to its cancer med Lenvima (lenvatinib) and a fallback from a one-time licensing gain a year ago for…
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