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Asahi Kasei osteoporosis drug gets Japanese approval

Asahi Kasei Pharma has received Japanese approval for manufacturing and selling 56.5µg subcutaneous injection formulation of Teribone (generic name: teriparatide acetate, development code: MN-10-T) to treat osteoporosis with high risk of fracture, in Japan.

The results from a Phase III trial showed with weekly subcutaneous injections for 72 weeks, Teribone helps in decreasing the risk of developing new vertebral fracture by 78.6% compared to placebo treatment.

Teribone is a human parathyroid hormone preparation that facilitates bone formulation.