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MSD to Ensure Appropriate Use of Insomnia Drug Belsomra
MSD will work to ensure the appropriate use of its new insomnia treatment Belsomra (suvorexant), said Takahiro Oura who works at the company’s marketing unit. Belsomra, which was launched on November 26 in Japan ahead of other countries, is expected…
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