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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Rolls Out Follow-On AG for Maintate
Daiichi Sankyo Espha launched an authorized generic (AG) version of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma’s selective beta-1 blocker Maintate (bisoprolol) on July 12. It is a so-called “follow-on” AG, which is pitted against conventional generics already on the market.Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablets 0.625…
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