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Krystal Launches Japan’s First DEB Therapy Vyjuvek Gel
Krystal Biotech launched Vyjuvek Gel (beremagene geperpavec), Japan’s first treatment for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), on October 22, the same day it was added to the NHI reimbursement list. At a briefing on October 21, Hiroshi Kasamoto, president of Krystal…
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