Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Revolade, Bilanoa See First Generics in June Listing; 3 Final AGs on Roster
Japan’s health ministry will list first generics for 10 APIs in the next round of biannual generic listing on June 12, including Novartis’ Revolade (eltrombopag olamine), Taiho Pharmaceutical’s Bilanoa (bilastine), and Eisai’s Fycompa (perampanel hydrate), according to an official gazette…
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