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Japan Approves Nonprescription Cialis, Rozerem
Japan has granted regulatory approval for nonprescription versions of the erectile dysfunction treatment Cialis (tadalafil) and the insomnia drug Rozerem (ramelteon) on May 20 — marking the first Rx-to-OTC switch in the respective therapeutic areas. SSP obtained the green light…
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