Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Takeda Gets China OK for Shire Takeover
Takeda Pharmaceutical said on September 14 that China has given antitrust clearance for the Japanese drug giant’s proposed acquisition of London-listed Shire - the latest regulatory nod that follows ones from the US and Brazil. Takeda said that it has…
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