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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Fujifilm Ditches Avigan COVID-19 Program, Pulls Submission in Japan
Fujifilm said on October 14 that it will terminate the development of its antiviral Avigan (favipiravir) for the treatment of COVID-19 and withdraw its application seeking its approval for this indication in Japan. Avigan, which is currently approved as a…
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