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Celltrion Wins First Xolair Biosimilar Approval in Japan, Targets May Listing
Celltrion Healthcare Japan said on March 23 that it has secured approval for Japan’s first biosimilar to Novartis Pharma’s asthma drug Xolair (omalizumab), with plans to seek NHI price listing in May. The South Korean drug maker also won approval…
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