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Dainippon Lays Out R&D Table Ahead Of Latuda Challenges

Focus On Novel Schizophrenia Candidate

 
• By Ian Haydock

Vant deal, discovery platforms help Japanese firm build out pipeline before it faces the first expiries for its top seller.

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CNS Remains A Key Focus For Sumitomo Dainippon • Source: Shutterstock

If all goes according to plan, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd. (SDP) is planning to have up to 11 compounds nominated for clinical development in both the psychiatry/neurology and oncology areas by the end of next fiscal year.

Rounding out the R&D portfolio in the mid-sized Japanese firm's other strategic focus area will be six projects in regenerative...

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