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Otsuka’s H1 Pharma Sales Soar 18% on Rexulti, Lonsurf
Otsuka Holdings said on August 1 that its pharmaceutical revenue climbed nearly 18% year on year in the first half of 2024 thanks to bullish performances mainly in North America from what it now calls “Core 2” products, among other…
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