 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 24, 2021 PRNewswire -- Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. Nasdaq: AKBA, today announced that its collaboration partner, Japan Tobacco Inc. JT, received approval from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency PMDA for an additional indication for Riona Tablets 250mg Riona generic name in Japan: ferric citrate hydrate to treat adult patients with iron deficiency anemia IDA in Japan. 