The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Takeda Earns Japan Clearance for Shire Acquisition
Takeda Pharmaceutical said on October 18 that Japan has given antitrust clearance for the company’s proposed acquisition of London-listed Shire - the latest regulatory nod that follows ones from the US, Brazil, and China. Takeda said that it received unconditional…
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