There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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Kyowa Kirin Finally Bags US OK for Parkinson’s Disease Istradefylline
Over a decade after its first filing, Kyowa Kirin’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) drug istradefylline was approved by the US FDA under the brand name of Nourianz, with the company now gearing up for its launch between September and December. The…
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