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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Kyowa Kirin to Enhance Nephrology Lineup with DPP-4 Inhibitor; Companies Aiming to Capture Market through “2-Sword” Strategy
Kyowa Kirin Confident in Saxagliptin Kyowa Hakko Kirin and Otsuka Pharmaceutical entered a strategic alliance in the fields of diabetes and oncology in June 2012. In the diabetes field, Otsuka has transferred exclusive domestic development and marketing rights to the…
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