In late January, a bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act cleared key legislation review processes by the…
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Viatris Rolls Out 3 Follow-On AGs for Norvasc, Cardenalin, Relpax
Viatris Pharmaceuticals Japan said on March 5 that authorized generic (AG) versions are now available for the hypertension treatments Norvasc (amlodipine) and Cardenalin (doxazosin mesilate) and the migraine drug Relpax (eletriptan). Amlodipine Tablets/OD Tablets “Pfizer”, Doxazosin Tablets “Pfizer”, and Eletriptan…
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