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Maruho to Acquire Distribution Rights for Atopic Dermatitis Drug Protopic from Astellas
Maruho announced on January 29 that it will acquire distribution rights for the atopic dermatitis treatment Protopic Ointment 0.1%/Protopic Ointment 0.03% for Pediatric (tacrolimus) in Japan from Astellas Pharma, the marketing authorization holder for the product. Maruho has been assigned…
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