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Astellas Completes Transfer of Dermatology Biz to LEO Pharma
Astellas Pharma has completed the transfer of its dermatology business to Denmark-based LEO Pharma A/S, the two companies said on April 1. The Japanese major received €675 million upon the closing of the transaction on March 31. There will be…
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