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Sanofi to Take Over Japan MA for Beyfortus from AstraZeneca
Sanofi will assume the Japanese marketing authorization for the anti-respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antibody Beyfortus (nirsevimab) from AstraZeneca starting in August, the two companies said on July 18. The partners will continue to co-promote the product. According to Sanofi, the…
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