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Zeria, Kyowa Kirin to End Asacol Collaboration at March-End
Zeria Pharmaceutical and Kyowa Kirin said on February 3 that they will wind up their marketing collaboration for the ulcerative colitis treatment Asacol (mesalazine) at the end of March upon the expiration of their current agreement. Zeria, the marketing authorization…
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