Japan’s generic market is hitting a plateau soon. Incentive measures rolled out by the government since 2002 have driven its…
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With 2 Players Closing in on Suglat, SGLT2 Inhibitors Entering Triangular Battle
By Reiji Anasako As the Japanese SGLT2 inhibitor market starts to get on a growth track, competition in the crowded space is expected to heat up particularly among the top three products. First-in-class Suglat (ipragliflozin) is now closely trailed by…
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