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Sandoz’s Rituxan Biosimilar Adds Nephrotic Syndrome Use
Sandoz said on March 7 that it has earned Japanese regulatory approval for its biosimilar version of Rituxan (rituximab) for an additional indication of “refractory nephrotic syndrome (frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent cases).”The label was broadened for Rituximab BS Intravenous Infusion…
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