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Alliance with Nichi-Iko “Not Due to Pessimism about Generic Drug Business,” Will Expand Lineup: Eisai CEO
Eisai CEO Haruo Naito said on March 29 that his company has decided to transfer the entire stake in its wholly owned subsidiary Elmed Eisai to Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical because it expects the role of generic drugs to continue growing, not…
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