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Japan Approves Nesp “Biosame,” Eyes Riveted on December Listing
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on August 15 approved a slew of new generic drugs ahead of the next generic reimbursement listing in December, including a so-called “biosame” version of Kyowa Hakko Kirin’s flagship renal anemia drug…
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