Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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MSD Japan’s Sales Surge 7.5% in 2021, 1.5% Growth If Lagevrio Excluded: President
MSD Japan saw its 2021 sales grow 7.5% over the prior year to 289 billion yen, driven by its COVID-19 pill Lagevrio (molnupiravir), but if this drug was excluded, the growth was “much more modest” at 1.5%, President Kyle Tattle…
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