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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Sawai’s Evista Generic Approved after Patent Battle
Sawai Pharmaceutical became the only company to obtain approval for a generic version of Eli Lilly Japan’s Evista (raloxifene) on August 17. The generic maker will dominate the raloxifene generic market if its product lands in the NHI price list…
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