Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Rituxan Biosimilar Expands Nephrotic Syndrome Indication in Japan
Kyowa Kirin and Sandoz said on April 23 that they have obtained additional indications in Japan for their biosimilar version of Rituxan (rituximab), expanding its use in patients with nephrotic syndrome.The approval adds an indication for frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent…
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