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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Takeda’s H1 Profit Tumbles on Write-Down Tied to Trial Setbacks, Outlook Slashed
Takeda Pharmaceutical’s revenue for the first half of FY2023 increased by 6.4% year on year, but its operating profit saw a double-digit drop of 53.2% as it took write-downs linked to a pair of clinical trial setbacks. The company slashed…
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