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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Asahi Kasei Closes Tender Offer for Calliditas, Enriches Renal Franchise
Japanese chemical conglomerate Asahi Kasei said on September 3 that it has completed the tender offer for Swedish drug maker Calliditas Therapeutics, which is now set to be its consolidated subsidiary as of September 9. The company is purchasing a…
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