BUSINESS

Xtandi Re-Pricing Major Cause of Japan Sales Slump: Astellas President

October 31, 2016

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Astellas Pharma’s 7.6% decline in half-year Japan sales is mainly attributed to a biennial drug price revision in April, especially a 25% re-pricing of its prostate cancer med Xtandi (enzalutamide), President Yoshihiko Hatanaka said on October 28. “The 25% price…

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