As Japan approaches the Fiscal System Council’s “autumn recommendation,” a notable shift is taking shape. The Ministry of Finance (MOF),…
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Darzquro to Escape CEA-Based Price Tweaks, Padcev Faces Cuts
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on February 15 approved the results of cost-effectiveness assessments (CEAs) for Janssen Pharmaceutical’s Darzquro (daratumumab + vorhyaluronidase alfa) and Astellas Pharma’s Padcev (enfortumab vedotin), both cancer medicines. Darzquro is expected to see its price unchanged,…
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