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Taltz Finally Makes it to Japan Market after Pricing Flap
Eli Lilly’s psoriasis drug Taltz (ixekizumab) hit the Japanese market on November 21 after its initial price-setting and the subsequent withdrawal of its reimbursement request stirred up much controversy. Taltz, which will be copromoted with Torii Pharmaceutical, is now available…
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