A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Shionogi to Steadily Promote PIII Trial for COVID Pill after Approval Setback
After its oral COVID-19 drug hit a snag on emergency approval procedures, Shionogi told Jiho on July 21 that the company will “steadily promote” the PIII part of its ongoing global PII/III study. Panels of experts on July 20 postponed…
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