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Regeneron Takes Over Japan Marketing Authorization for Libtayo from Sanofi
Regeneron Japan said on June 3 that it has succeeded the Japanese marketing authorization for the PD-1 inhibitor Libtayo (cemiplimab) originated by the company from Sanofi, effective the same day, as per their global deal on the rights transfer. Regeneron…
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