The Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association (JPWA) on December 6 leaned on policymakers to create a permanent mechanism to continuously prop up the prices of medically essential drugs, beyond a transient measure at a time of emergencies.JPWA Chairman Hiromi…
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Takeda Rolls Out Crohn’s Disease Cell Therapy Alofisel in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical launched its first cell therapy product Alofisel (darvadstrocel) in Japan for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas associated with Crohn’s disease (CD) on November 30. Alofisel is the company’s first therapy approved under the category of regenerative medicine…
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