Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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3 Drugs Earn Post-Launch “True Clinical Utility” Premium; Forxiga Price Flat, Rises for Canaglu and Praluent
Japan will grant a 5% post-launch premium for three medicines that have demonstrated “true clinical utility” in its drug price revision next month, which will result in price rises for two of them, but no change for the other one…
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