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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Chugai’s PNH Med, Takeda’s cTTP Therapy Up for Advisory Panel Review on Feb. 29
A key health ministry advisory panel will discuss on February 29 whether to endorse approval for a batch of new medicines including Chugai Pharmaceutical’s anti-C5 recycling monoclonal antibody crovalimab for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Crovalimab is one…
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