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Zeria’s Hyperkalemia Drug Veltassa Now Available in Japan
Zeria Pharmaceutical launched Veltassa (patiromer), a once-daily hyperkalemia treatment in-licensed from Swiss-based CSL Vifor, in Japan on March 17. Veltassa, a powder formulation for oral suspension, is a non-absorbed, cation exchange polymer developed by CSL Vifor. It boosts fecal potassium…
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