Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Insmed Japan to Capitalize on Arikayce, Pins Hopes on Brensocatib: New President
Insmed’s key medium-term goal in Japan is to maximize the value of its Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease drug Arikayce (amikacin), the company’s first product released in the country, says Makoto Nakamura, who was appointed local chief in April.…
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