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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Novo Targets Double-Digit Growth in Japan in 2026, Obesity Access Key
Novo Nordisk’s newly appointed Japan president Keisuke Kotani has set a goal of lifting domestic sales to double-digit growth in 2026, positioning its obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide) as the main engine. In an interview with Jiho, Kotani said Novo will…
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