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Eisai Limits ALS Drug Shipment on Unexpectedly High Demand
Eisai has started restricting the shipments of its amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug Rozebalamin (mecobalamin) as demand has far outstripped the company’s initial expectation, according to an announcement made on its website on February 20. The drug was released on…
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