While many many Japanese firms have shifted much of their commercial and R&D focus to the US, several have recently faced development setbacks that could affect their mid-term outlook in this huge market.
US R&D Setbacks For Multiple Japanese Firms
Missed Endpoint, CRL
Several Japanese firms are facing R&D challenges and setbacks in the US, in the form of missed Phase III endpoints, trial recruitment difficulties and a Complete Response Letter.

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