A New Front: India’s Natco Gets State-level Nod To Sell Copies Of BMS’ Sprycel
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Natco has gained approval from a state-level agency rather than India’s DCGI, opening up a new front in the battle between Indian companies and MNCs.
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