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Pfizer Japan, Astellas Pharma amend Caduet Combination Tablets deal

Caduet Combination Tablets are oral combination drug of Norbasc Tablets and Lipitor Tablets.

Under the agreement, Pfizer is responsible to seek marketing approval for the product in Japan, effective 1 October 2011.

According to the new agreement, Astellas will acquire all the distribution rights of Caduet Combination Tablets from 1 October 2011 and will book its sales which are currently booked by Pfizer.

Additionally, Astellas will advance its promotional activity to enhance the product value of Caduet Combination Tablets.