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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Lenvatinib Filed for HCC in US and EU after Japan Submission
Eisai said on July 25 that it has submitted applications to the US FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval of its cancer med lenvatinib for an additional indication of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) following its filing in Japan last…
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