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Japan OKs Biosimilars of Eylea, Actemra, Simponi, Ranmark in Likely First Debut
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 19 approved the biosimilars of four major drugs, including follow-ons to Eylea (aflibercept) and Actemra (tocilizumab). Companies behind the filings are now aiming to secure NHI listing in November, which…
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