BUSINESS

Genzyme Changes Distributor of 3 Products Including Thymoglobulin to sanofi-aventis

April 4, 2012
Genzyme Japan K.K. announced on April 2 that it changed as of April 1 the distributor of immunosuppressant Thymoglobulin 25 mg for IV Infusion (antithymocyte globulin (rabbit)) and antimalignant tumor agent Fludara Tablet 10 mg and Fludara for IV Injection…

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