While Japan has now granted its first emergency approval to Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill Xocova (ensitrelvir), the drug failed to win a unanimous vote by advisory panels, with skepticism lingering over its actual efficacy. To prep for the next emergency, which…
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Deloitte Proposes Pricing Schemes to Encourage Consolidation of Generic Makers
Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting proposed three drug pricing schemes designed to trigger the consolidation of generic makers on October 27, offering them as a springboard for expert discussions to address the quality, supply, and profitability issues plaguing the industry. The consulting…
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