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Japan’s 1st Enbrel Biosimilar Makes Its Debut
Japan’s first Enbrel (etanercept) biosimilar hit the market on May 30 upon its price listing the same day, Mochida Pharmaceutical and its partner Ayumi Pharmaceutical said. The Enbrel biosimilar was launched in five specifications (two vial versions, two prefilled syringe…
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