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UCB Japan Launches IV Form of Epilepsy Med Briviact
UCB Japan said on April 17 that its anti-epileptic agent Briviact (brivaracetam) is now available in an IV injection form in addition to the existing tablet therapy. Briviact for IV Injection went on sale the same day for the treatment…
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