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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Izervay, Vorzzz, Dormicum Syrup Now Available in Japan
Astellas Pharma said on November 27 that it has launched its ophthalmic complement C5 inhibitor Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to atrophic age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The drug — rolled out the same day…
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