Merck Prepares To Test Drive Biosimilar Pathway In The U.S.
Executive Summary
Merck is gearing up to test the new regulatory pathway for biosimilar drugs in the U.S. and is hoping to be the first drug maker to move a biologic through the abbreviated process, Merck BioVentures President Michael Kamarck said in an interview June 28
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