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Mochida Gets Japan Distribution Rights to Tyvaso
Mochida Pharmaceutical said on March 28 that it has obtained exclusive distribution rights in Japan for United Therapeutics’ Tyvaso (treprostinil), a major inhaled treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) already available in the US. Under the deal, Mochida will be…
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