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Pfizer Rolls Out Japan’s 1st Avastin Biosimilar
Japan’s first Avastin (bevacizumab) biosimilar made its debut on December 9, with Pfizer Japan pitting the product against Chugai Pharmaceutical’s heavyweight cancer drug - albeit in a limited indication of colorectal cancer. Bevacizumab BS for IV Infusion 100 mg/400 mg…
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