Japan introduced a new health coverage scheme for long-listed products (LLPs) on October 1. A survey of generic drug makers…
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Novartis’ Fabhalta, Novo’s Awiqli, and More Up for PAFSC Review on May 31
Novartis Pharma’s paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) treatment iptacopan and Novo Nordisk Pharma’s once-weekly insulin icodec will come up for approval review by a key health ministry advisory panel on May 31. Iptacopan, known as Fabhalta overseas, is among the four…
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