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Bayer, Regeneron Move to Block Fuji’s Newly Listed Eylea Biosimilar in Japan
A fresh patent battle has erupted over biosimilar entry for Eylea (aflibercept) in Japan. Bayer Yakuhin disclosed on November 12 — the day Fuji Pharma’s biosimilar won NHI listing — that originator firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has filed a request for…
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