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Santhera shares updates on commercial rollout of AGAMREE®
Pratteln, Switzerland, April 16, 2025 – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) announces the latest progress on the commercial rollout of AGAMREE® for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Funding from National Health Service (NHS) England is now available for AGAMREE for the treatment of DMD, enabling prescribing in England to commence. This follows positive NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) final guidance for AGAMREE announced on January 16, 2025 and initial
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