A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Transfer of Vaccine, Blood Biz under Negotiation, All Directors to Exit in June: Kaketsuken
The Chemo-Sero-Therapeutic Research Institute will place the highest priority on recovering its operations in its quake-hit home prefecture of Kumamoto, while continuing talks to transfer its vaccine and blood product businesses to another company and revamp its organization. The institute,…
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