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MHLW Panel Clears Latuda, 1st Japan-Originated Oligonucleotide; Approval Expected in March
A key health ministry advisory panel gave the blessing on February 28 to Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma’s atypical antipsychotic Latuda (lurasidone) and what would be the first Japan-made oligonucleotide therapeutic drug. These drugs, along with a list of other medicines discussed…
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