Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Torii Named CEO of Fujifilm-Kyowa Kirin JV after Humira Biosimilar Filing
Fujifilm Kyowa Kirin Biologics, a biosimilar joint venture between Fujifilm and Kyowa Hakko Kirin, appointed Yoshifumi Torii, general manager for strategic planning, as its president and CEO effective October 1. Dr Torii is taking over the role from Hideaki Nomura,…
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