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MSD’s PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) continued to top the best-selling drug ranking in Japan in August, holding the crown for 11 months running, according to a monthly snapshot report released by Encise. Keytruda racked up sales of 16 billion yen…
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