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Sandoz’s Rituximab Biosimilar Adds Pediatric ITP Indication
Sandoz said on December 25 that it has obtained Japanese regulatory approval for its biosimilar version of Rituxan (rituximab) for an additional indication of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children.Rituximab BS Intravenous Infusion 100 mg/500 mg “KHK” is now…
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