Paratek's Antibiotic Nuzyra Survived 20 Years – Now For The US Launch
Executive Summary
Company still mulling pricing for broad-spectrum antibiotic Nuzyra (omadacycline), which is set to launch in the US in the first quarter, following FDA approval Oct. 2.
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