Hemophilia drug Hemlibra coverage expansion
By Chon, Seung-Hyun | translator Kim, Jung-Ju
23.05.17 06:17:47
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From this month, Hemlibra insurance benefits are expanded to non-antibody patients
60% of domestic hemophilia A patients covered
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JW Pharmaceutical has laid the foundation for developing Hemlibra, a treatment for hemophilia, into a large-scale product. With the expansion of benefits, treatment benefits are provided to more patients, and expectations for sales growth are rising due to increased prescriptions. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 16th, Hemlibra will be covered for hemophilia A patients over the age of 1 who do not possess factor VIII antibodies from this month. Hemlibra is a routine prophylaxis for hemophilia A, which is caused by a deficiency of coagulation factor VIII. It is a product that applies bispecific antibody technology that simultaneously binds to blood coagulation factor 9 and factor 10. Unlike exist
Chon, Seung-Hyun(1000@dailypharm.com)
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