Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Drug Pricing Rules to Be Applied to Zolgensma: Chuikyo
Japan’s all-important reimbursement policy panel on March 25 agreed to apply drug pricing rules for Novartis’ spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) gene therapy Zolgensma following its approval late last week. If all goes well, the product is expected to join the…
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