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Global Brands Drive Otsuka’s Pharma Sales in 2017
Otsuka Holdings saw its pharmaceutical segment sales tick up nearly 3% in 2017 as sliding sales of its flagship antipsychotic Abilify (aripiprazole) following its patent expirations were covered by newer global products. “Our sales have gotten on a strong growth…
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