A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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First Generics for 11 APIs to Enter NHI Price List, Azilva Faces Most Contenders
A total of 11 APIs will face the entry of their first generic versions in the biannual generic listing to take place on June 16, with Takeda Pharmaceutical’s angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Azilva (azilsartan) attracting the most entries. Azilva will…
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