A batch of new and line-extension drugs reached the Japan market on November 12 in conjunction with their reimbursement listing, led by Novartis Pharma’s radioligand therapy Pluvicto (lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan (177Lu)). Pluvicto — the product with the highest peak-sales forecast…
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