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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Co., Ltd. has reportedly asked the Japan Patent Office to invalidate two combination patents for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s type 2 diabetes treatment Actos (pioglitazone), which covers its use in combination with other diabetes medications. The company asked for…
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