Sun’s Ilumya To Claw Into Japanese Psoriasis Market

Tildrakizumab debuts in Japan, marking a key milestone for Sun Pharma, though heavyweight competitors including same class rival Skyrizi are already available on the market there.

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India’s top-ranked drug firm, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., has launched its lead psoriasis asset, Ilumya (tildrakizumab), in Japan, one of the key markets that has been on its radar alongside Greater China for expansion of its specialty franchise globally.

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