Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Japan Approves MSD’s 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) granted regulatory approval for MSD’s 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Capvaxive on August 8.The product was approved for the prevention of pneumococcal infections in the elderly and adults at a high risk of…
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