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Mochida Abandons Antidepressant MD-120, Lexapro’s Pediatric Use
Mochida Pharmaceutical has terminated its codevelopment with Pfizer of the antidepressant MD-120 following the failure of a PIII clinical trial, according to the company’s pipeline update on February 6.The drug maker also jettisoned its program for the pediatric label expansion…
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