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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Toho to Acquire Ishin Pharma, Bring Allostem Distribution In-House
Major drug wholesaler group Toho Holdings said on July 1 that it will acquire regenerative medicine startup Ishin Pharma for an undisclosed sum, making it a subsidiary. The move comes after Ishin won approval for Allostem (nivadstrocel) earlier this year.…
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