Astellas blocks generic version of key urology drug until 2030

The pharma company has successfully enforced its patents against Ascent’s proposed mirabegron copy, shortly after inking licensing deals elsewhere over the medication.

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Astellas blocks generic version of key urology drug until 2030

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