Japan’s FY2024 pharmaceutical sales revealed a sharp divergence among immune checkpoint inhibitors as MSD’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab) surged toward the 200-billion-yen…
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Aculys Moves Toward First Launch as It Tackles Japan’s Drug Lag/Loss
Aculys Pharma is moving toward establishing itself as a leader in addressing Japan’s drug lag and drug loss challenges. By the end of the year, the company plans to release its first product, a diazepam nasal spray for epileptic seizures,…
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