SK’s Antiepileptic Speeds Japan Entry Via $500m Ono Partnership
Executive Summary
Following last year’s license pact with Arvelle in Europe and a US launch earlier this year, SK Biopharmaceuticals’ sizable deal with Ono now paves the way for the South Korean company to enter the Japanese market and further expand antiepileptic cenobamate’s global presence.
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