Latest Japan Approvals Include World-First For Pabinafusp
Other Nods For Vitrakvi, Polivy
Executive Summary
A new batch of marketing authorizations in Japan includes new therapies for high-need cancer indications and rare diseases, and the first nod worldwide for a novel lysosomal disorder treatment that can address serious CNS symptoms.
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