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Biocon’s repurposed psoriasis drug gets Indian approval for COVID-19

July 20, 2020

NEW DELHI – Bangalore-based Biocon Ltd. has received the Indian drug regulator's approval for restricted emergency use of its psoriasis biologic, itolizumab, to treat patients with severe cases of COVID-19 in need of ventilator support.

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