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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Cheplapharm Takes Over Xeloda from Chugai in Japan
German-based Cheplapharm completed the acquisition of the Japanese marketing authorization (MA) of the cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) from Chugai Pharmaceutical, effectively February 1.Xeloda has now become the first product registered with Cheplapharm as the MA holder since the company launched…
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