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Teva-Takeda JV Eyes Top Spot in Off-Patent Drug Market: CEO
A Japan-based joint venture between Takeda Pharmaceutical and Teva Holdings aims to become a number one player in what it describes as the “off-patent drug” market, which combines generics and long-listed brand-name products, in 2020 or later, CEO and President…
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