On paper, things should be looking up for Japan’s pharmaceutical wholesalers. Industry expectations are mounting that the average gap between NHI and market prices will narrow further in FY2026 from the previous year’s record low of 4.8%.A shrinking gap should…
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Japan Panel Clears Joenja, Dojolvi, Bayer MRI Contrast Agent
Quick Look: An MHLW panel recommended approval for three NMEs on March 5: OrphanPacific’s leniolisib, Ultragenyx’s triheptanoin, and Bayer’s gadoquatrane. The session also supported label expansions for Lusefi and Effexor, while the ministry reported plans to approve Celltrion’s Eylea biosimilar…
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