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Merck signs up to $2 bln obesity drug deal with Chinese biotech Hansoh

Dec 18, 2024 4:15 AM

Dec 18 (Reuters) -

U.S. drugmaker Merck ( MRK ) on Wednesday signed a deal

worth up to $2 billion with Hansoh Pharmaceuticals to

develop and commercialize the Chinese biotech's obesity drug.

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