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Xarelto Generics Win Adult, Pediatric VTE Indication Expansions
Five generic companies said on December 17 that they have obtained additional indications for their versions of the anticoagulant Xarelto (rivaroxaban), expanding use into venous thromboembolism (VTE) in both adults and children.The five companies are Sawai Pharmaceutical, Nipro, Towa Pharmaceutical,…
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