Coronavirus / Roche's New Test Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Over the past few years, innovative Swiss giant Roche has combined its position as the world’s number 1 biotech company and its strength in in vitro diagnostics to brand itself…
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To our patients, we are the trusted source of vital therapies for multiple sclerosis, such as AVONEX® and TYSABRI®. We also discovered RITUXAN®, the world’s most prescribed treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Our patients count on us not only for medications, but also for a variety of support programs that help them deal with the rigors of living with serious illness.
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