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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Astellas’ Half-Year Revenue Up Nearly 6% on Bullish Xtandi
Astellas Pharma reported on October 29 that its group revenue rose nearly 6%, buoyed by the robust performance of its flagship cancer drug Xtandi (enzalutamide). Net profit slipped, however, due to increases in SGA costs and R&D spending as well…
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