BUSINESS

Takeda’s Fruzaqla Now Available in Japan, AbbVie’s Skyrizi Adds New Version

November 25, 2024
Takeda Pharmaceutical on November 22 launched its colorectal cancer drug Fruzaqla (fruquintinib), an oral VEGF receptor inhibitor licensed from Chinese partner Hutchmed, in Japan. The drug is indicated for the treatment of unresectable advanced or relapsed colorectal cancer that has…

To read the full story

Related Article

BUSINESS

Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…

By Sakura Kono

Japan is poised to make the most sweeping revision in eight years to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials —…

By Philip Carrigan

The Japanese healthcare sector is experiencing rapid growth, demanding a highly skilled and diverse workforce. However, finding and attracting the best talent in this competitive market presents significant challenges.Enter AI. With the rise of AI-powered tools, healthcare organizations can revolutionize…

Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 5 approved the reimbursement listing for a slate of new medicines,…

By Ken Yoshino

The Japanese government on March 7 announced new NHI prices to be applied in the FY2025 drug price revision, revealing…

The Japanese government approved a bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act at its Cabinet meeting on…

Japan’s health ministry doled out regulatory approvals for a throng of new medicines on December 27 including Eli Lilly’s obesity…

Japan’s all-important reimbursement policy panel on December 20 approved an outline of drug pricing reforms for FY2024, which enshrines a…