Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Otsuka Bags Autoimmune Antibody Drug from Swedish Biotech
Otsuka Pharmaceutical has struck a deal with Sweden’s Cantargia to acquire the global rights to CAN10, a monoclonal antibody in early-stage clinical development for the treatment of autoimmune-related diseases. Under the agreement announced on July 15, Otsuka will acquire all…
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