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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Sales Double as It Cashes In On Authorized Generic Boom
By Reiji Anasako The FY2017 earnings season saw a bonanza of authorized generics (AGs) as their major marketer, Daiichi Sankyo Espha, enjoyed sharp growth in its revenue, while original drug makers suffered steep sales declines in their flagship brands. The…
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