Treatment For Rare Immunodeficiency Disease Gets FDA Approval
Drug Topics
MARCH 27, 2023
The drug Leniolisib, now with the brand name Joenja, treats APDA, a genetic disorder that impairs the immune system. Its annual list price will be $547,500.
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Drug Topics
MARCH 27, 2023
The drug Leniolisib, now with the brand name Joenja, treats APDA, a genetic disorder that impairs the immune system. Its annual list price will be $547,500.
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