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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Chuikyo OKs Taltz, Micatrio for Listing on Nov. 18; Keytruda Takes Pass This Time
The health ministry’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 9 approved 23 brands for NHI price listing on November 18, including Eli Lilly’s psoriasis drug Taltz (ixekizumab), which skipped listing in August. MSD’s immuno-oncology drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) was…
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