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Eisai’s H1 Operating Profit Spikes on Lenvima Growth, Divestment Gain
Eisai saw its operating profit zoom nearly 500% year over year in the first half of FY2023 as it enjoyed robust performances from core products and a one-time divestment gain associated with the breast cancer med elacestrant. In April-September, the…
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