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Sandoz Japan on Hunt for Biosimilar In-Licensing, Sales Tie-Ups after Avastin Deal
Sandoz is setting out to make aggressive investments in its biosimilar business in Japan after obtaining the distribution rights to Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical’s Avastin (bevacizumab) follow-on, which will be launched later this month. Through in-licensing activities and sales collaborations in this…
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