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30 March 2015Americas

Amgen dealt blow as FDA rules 'patent dance' optional

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied Amgen’s petition asking that the so-called patent dance between a biosimilar maker and the product’s innovator be a mandatory requirement.

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