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Astellas Sees Sales Decline through FY2029 on Xtandi LOE, Maps 200 Billion Yen Cuts in 5 Years
Quick Look: Astellas expects falling sales through FY2029 as Xtandi goes off-patent, prompting plans to slash recurring costs by 200 billion yen over five years. The company is betting on five strategic brands — Padcev, Izervay, Vyloy, Veozah, and Xospata…
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