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A Japanese health ministry panel on December 3 gave its blessing to four new molecular entities (NMEs) — including Kissei Pharmaceutical’s uterine fibroid drug linzagolix, known as Yselty overseas. The Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s First Committee on Drugs endorsed approval for…
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