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Mochida Files Actemra Biosimilar in Japan
Mochida Pharmaceutical on March 26 submitted an application in Japan seeking regulatory approval for its biosimilar version of Chugai Pharmaceutical’s anti-IL-6 receptor antibody Actemra (tocilizumab). Mochida and its commercial partner Ayumi Pharmaceutical announced the submission the same day. The biosimilar…
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