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Kissei-Originated Fibroid Drug Approved in Europe
Kissei Pharmaceutical said on June 17 that linzagolix, an oral GnRH receptor antagonist originated by the company, is now approved in Europe for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The drug has been christened Yselty. The European Commission granted the approval…
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