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REGULATORY
Xcopri, Leqembi SC Now in Line for Japan Approval with Panel Backing
A key Japanese health ministry panel on August 26 backed approval of Ono Pharmaceutical’s epilepsy drug cenobamate, known as Xcopri overseas, and a subcutaneous formulation of Eisai’s Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi (lecanemab), along with other drugs and indications. The Pharmaceutical Affairs…
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