Asia Deal Watch: FujiFilm, Hisun Team To Develop Flu Drug For Chinese Market
Executive Summary
Agreement between FujiFilm and Hisun sets plan for developing the novel flu drug Avigan in China. Also, CANbridge and WuXi partner in rare diseases, and Kissei gets Asian rights to Rigel’s Tavalisse.
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