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REGULATORY
Sarclisa SC, Joenja, Kineret, and 7 More Drugs Bound for NHI Listing
A total of 10 new medicines will join Japan’s NHI reimbursement price list on August 13, led by a subcutaneous formulation of Sanofi’s multiple myeloma therapy Sarclisa (isatuximab), which carries the largest peak sales outlook on the roster. The Central…
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