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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INCJ, Takeda, Medipal to Form Biotech Venture
The state-backed Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), Takeda Pharmaceutical, and major wholesaler Medipal Holdings have agreed to invest a total of 10 billion yen to set up a biotech venture, named Scohia Pharma, the three companies said on March 14. The joint…
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