There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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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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