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Shionogi Closes Acquisition of Tanabe’s Edaravone Business
Shionogi said on April 2 that it has completed the acquisition of Tanabe Pharma’s global edaravone business, following a transfer agreement struck in December 2025. Through the deal, Shionogi has obtained all rights to edaravone — an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
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