Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Takeda, Shire Reach Preliminary Deal, Extend Takeover Deadline to May 8
Shire said late on April 24 that it is willing to recommend Takeda Pharmaceutical’s revised proposal to its shareholders subject to further discussions and has agreed to extend the takeover deadline under UK rules to May 8. The latest announcement…
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