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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Astellas: Sales, Profits Up in First Half Driven by Vesicare
In its consolidated settlement of accounts for April-September announced on November 1, Astellas Pharma posted sales of ¥483.925 billion, +4.8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, driven by its mainline overactive bladder (OAB) treatment Vesicare (solifenacin). Operating,…
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