On December 10, Biogen/Eisai’s controversial Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab was filed for regulatory approval in Japan. It’s unclear whether Japanese regulators…
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As Beovu Debut Nears, Novartis Set to Push Longer Dosing Interval, Pivotal Data in Battle against Eylea
Novartis’ blockbuster hopeful VEGF inhibitor Beovu (brolucizumab) is soon to hit the fridges of ophthalmic clinics in Japan following its listing earlier this week, pitting itself against market leader Eylea (aflibercept). The Swiss giant is poised to pitch its longer…
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