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Novartis’ Radioligand Therapy, More Meds Inch Closer to Japan Approval with Panel OK
A Japanese health ministry panel on August 22 recommended regulatory approval for Novartis’ radioligand therapy lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan (177Lu) along with a batch of other new medicines and indications. First biosimilars for three compounds are also in line for approval.…
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