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Xolair Adds Pollen Allergy Use in Japan after 19-Day Delay
Novartis’ asthma drug Xolair (omalizumab) received Japanese approval for an additional indication of pollen allergy on December 11, with the nod coming after a 19-day delay as the company asked regulators to push back their OK, saying it needed more…
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