The announcement to expand into Canada doesn't come as a surprise, but it does "reinforce the companys ability to leverage generically-available products in new markets, diversify its revenue base, and extend its care model globally," Michael Cherny, Senior Research Analyst at Leerink Partners, said in a research note
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