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Japan Approves Equa, Onglyza Generics towards December Listing, 1st DPP-4 Copycat on Horizon?
The Japanese health ministry on August 15 granted regulatory approval for a roster of generics ahead of the next biannual generic listing to take place in December. Eight APIs saw their first generic approvals, including the DPP-4 inhibitors Equa (vildagliptin)…
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