Poland’s Adamed Secures Tadalafil Rx-To-OTC Switch In World First
Executive Summary
Poland becomes the first country in the world to allow erectile dysfunction treatment tadalafil to be bought without a prescription thanks to a successful Rx-to-OTC switch application from local player Adamed Pharma.
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