Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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LDP Eyes Filing of 15 Sakigake Designated Products by FY2018
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is to push the government to create an environment that would set the stage for at least 15 products designated under the so-called “sakigake” system to be filed for approval in Japan by FY2018…
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