Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Launches Authorized Iressa Generic, Introducing AI to Respond to Inquiries
Daiichi Sankyo Espha, the generic arm of Daiichi Sankyo, rolled out on March 12 an authorized generic (AG) version of AstraZeneca’s EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor Iressa (gefitinib). The product, Gefitinib Tablets 250 mg “DESP”, is the company’s first AG anticancer…
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