Latest Japanese recommendations include first nod for Novo's insulin degludec

Novo Nordisk's Tresiba (insulin degludec) has received its first positive approval opinion worldwide, in Japan, following a regulatory filing in this market last December.

Novo Nordisk's Tresiba (insulin degludec) has received its first positive approval opinion worldwide, in Japan, following a regulatory filing in this market last December.

The long-acting, once-daily basal insulin analogue is indicated for both type 1 and 2 disease and will provide competition to Sanofi's Lantus (insulin glargine) in the country's basal insulin market (scripintelligence.com, 28 December 2011)

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