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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Sawai Eyes Digital and Device Business as Next Growth Pillar after Generics
Sawai Pharmaceutical is accelerating its push into digital therapeutics and medical devices, aiming to build a second revenue pillar alongside its core generics business. The move follows the September launch of HAUDY — Japan’s first app-based therapy for alcohol use…
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