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Xolair’s Pollen Allergy Nod Delayed as Novartis Says It Needs More Time to Prepare for Launch
In a rare move, Japanese regulators have postponed approval for Xolair’s (omalizumab) additional pollen allergy indication - initially expected for late this month - at the request of its manufacturer Novartis, which says it needs more time to communicate information…
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