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Espha’s Velcade AG Wins Approval for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Daiichi Sankyo Espha said on October 30 that its authorized generic version of Velcade (bortezomib), Bortezomib for Injection 3 mg “DSEP”, has gained approval for an additional indication of mantle cell lymphoma.The proteasome inhibitor is already approved in Japan for…
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