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Pfizer Files Hemophilia B Gene Therapy in Japan

July 1, 2024
Pfizer on June 28 filed a new drug application in Japan for its one-time hemophilia B gene therapy fidanacogene elaparvovec, known as Beqvez in the US, the company said the same day. The application seeks the nod for the indication…

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