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Bayer’s Xtandi Rival, AbbVie’s JAK Inhibitor Up for MHLW Panel Review on Nov. 25; 2 More Indications for Keytruda Also on Agenda
A key health ministry advisory committee will discuss whether to recommend approval for a batch of new medicines on November 25 including Bayer Yakuhin’s darolutamide for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Filed in Japan in March, darolutamide, otherwise…
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I recently sat down with one of the leading medical directors in Japan to discuss the critical evolution of the medical science liaison (MSL) role.The MSL has transformed from a scientific resource into a strategic partner essential for successful product…





