The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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SanBio, Minaris Aim to Expand Global Reach of Akuugo
SanBio and CDMO partner Minaris Advanced Therapies are aiming to bring the cell therapy Akuugo (vandefitemcel) to global markets and expand its indications as the product edges closer to shipment approval in Japan. At a media tour of Minaris’ CDMO…
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