Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Bridion Generic Vials Hit Market in Droves at 32% of Originator Price
Generic versions of MSD’s neuromuscular blocking agent Bridion (sugammadex) in vial forms (200 mg and 500 mg) were launched by six companies on June 14 upon their reimbursement listing. They carry a price tag some 32% of the originator’s. A…
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