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With Eye to June Listing, 24 Generic Makers Flock to Micardis Family, 15 to Abilify
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on February 15 approved a slew of generic drugs ahead of the next generic reimbursement listing in June, with 24 companies (105 products) flocking to the Micardis (telmisartan) family of three products.…
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