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Novartis Issues Apologies after Complaint Filing over Diovan, Vows Cooperation with Authorities
Novartis Pharma extended its apologies on January 9 for the Japanese health ministry’s filing the same day of a criminal complaint against the company over alleged exaggerated advertising on its blockbuster blood pressure drug Diovan (valsartan). “We deeply apologize to…
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