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Axiron (Eli Lilly) has German approval for Hypogonadism

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Last updated:14th Oct 2013

Published:14th Oct 2013

Source: Pharmawand

Eli Lilly has received approval in Germany for Axiron (estosterone solution 2%) for testosterone replacement therapy for male Hypogonadism when testosterone deficiency has been confirmed by clinical features and biochemical tests.

The approval of Axiron in Germany was granted after the European decentralised procedure was closed with a positive recommendation on the drug.

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