Kowa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDA 022363 Livalo (pitavastatin) tablet, for oral use
Kowa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — NDA 022363 Livalo (pitavastatin) tablet, for oral use (2019-09-24)
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