The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, a key Japanese reimbursement policy panel better known as Chuikyo, approved an outline of…
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Pfizer Releases Nurtec Migraine Drug in Japan
Pfizer launched its oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist Nurtec (rimegepant) in Japan on December 16. The drug is indicated for the acute treatment and prevention of migraine attacks. Peak sales are projected at 21.8 billion yen in its…
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