The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Shionogi Wins US Approval for Antibiotic Fetroja
The US FDA has approved Shionogi’s novel antibiotic cefiderocol, which now carries the brand name of Fetroja, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) in patients aged 18 and older who have limited or no alternative options. The…
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