Potential Santen, Centaur India Eye Care Alliance Off
Executive Summary
Indian firm Centaur confirms to Scrip that a planned alliance with Santen for the Indian market is not going ahead, as the mid-sized Japanese ophthalmic specialist says it is looking to build up its direct presence in Asia.
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