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Lilly’s Galcanezumab Clears PAFSC Review, 1st Antibody for Migraine Prevention
A key health ministry advisory committee on December 2 recommended approval for five new molecular entities (NMEs) including Eli Lilly Japan’s galcanezumab, which will be the first antibody for the preventive treatment of migraines, if approved. The Pharmaceutical Affairs and…
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