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Merck Biopharma to Develop PharmaMar’s SCLC Drug in Japan
Merck Biopharma has obtained the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Spain-based PharmaMar’s marine-derived drug lurbinectedin for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in Japan, the companies said on April 3. Under the deal, PharmaMar will receive an…
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