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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First Generics for 11 APIs to Enter NHI Price List, Azilva Faces Most Contenders
A total of 11 APIs will face the entry of their first generic versions in the biannual generic listing to take place on June 16, with Takeda Pharmaceutical’s angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Azilva (azilsartan) attracting the most entries. Azilva will…
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