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Alpharma presents positive pharmacokinetic study results

05-03-2007 · EurekAlert!

Alpharma Inc. (NYSE: ALO), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company through its Pharmaceuticals Division, this week presented positive results of a pharmacokinetic study.

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