Southeast Asia has so far not been a priority market for South Korean pharma firms, largely because of challenges such as access and affordability for patients. But a Deloitte executive suggested at a recent seminar that technology-based medicines, for example using next-generation formulation technologies, could be an initial focus for Korean firms looking to enter the rapidly growing ASEAN grouping.
Southeast Asia, as represented by the 10-country ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) grouping, has a combined population of nearly 700 million and a rapidly growing combined pharma market similar in size to South Korea - but for multiple reasons the area has so far been a low priority for firms from that country now looking to globalize.
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Lilly's first Phase III triplet win opens the door to a label expansion in BTK-pretreated CLL, with analysts suggesting Jaypica could attain blockbuster status. However, the window to capitalize may be brief as next-generation BTK degraders close in with head-to-head trials.
Lilly's first Phase III triplet win opens the door to a label expansion in BTK-pretreated CLL, with analysts suggesting Jaypica could attain blockbuster status. However, the window to capitalize may be brief as next-generation BTK degraders close in with head-to-head trials.
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