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Ayumi to Take Over Astellas, Ono Osteoporosis Drugs
Ayumi Pharmaceutical said on October 31 that it will take over the marketing authorizations for two long-listed osteoporosis drugs — Astellas Pharma’s Bonoteo Tablets 50 mg and Ono Pharmaceutical’s Recalbon Tablets 50 mg, both containing minodronic acid as the API.Sales…
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