Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on December 25 approved an outline of the FY2025 drug price revision, finalizing plans to…
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Boehringer Speeding Up Growth of Jardiance on Organization, Alliance Rejig; 40 Billion Yen Japan Sales Likely in 2020
Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim is increasing its investment in Jardiance (empagliflozin), the top selling SGLT2 inhibitor, to further accelerate growth. The company positions the drug as the main driver of growth of its primary care business, with sales of the family…
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