Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Lundbeck Japan to Quadruple Workforce by Next Summer, Eyes Vortioxetine Launch: Chief
Lundbeck Japan plans a four-fold increase in its workforce by next summer as it gears up for the rollout of its antidepressant vortioxetine, otherwise known as Trintellix or Brintellix, and post-launch copromotions with partner Takeda Pharmaceutical, General Manager Björn Velin…
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