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Pharma Trade Groups Stress Concern for Re-Pricing Debate over Xocova: Chuikyo
As discussions continue on the pricing of Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill Xocova (ensitrelvir), a Japanese reimbursement policy panel held a hearing with three major industry organizations on February 8. They all warned against hasty re-pricing, saying it will dump cold water…
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