BUSINESS
Chugai Offloading Xeloda to Cheplapharm after German Firm Plants Flag in Japan
Chugai Pharmaceutical said on November 6 that it will transfer the business of cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) to German-based Cheplapharm in Japan next year. Chugai in-licensed Xeloda from Roche and is the marketing authorization (MA) holder in the country. The…
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