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Why is UK first in Europe?

The UK being the first European country to approve Foundayo suggests its regulatory body, the MHRA, has completed its assessment ahead of others. This can be due to various factors, including the speed of their review process or the specific data submitted by Eli Lilly for the UK market.

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