Japan’s contract drug rep ratio rose to 8.7% in FY2024 as the total number of regular reps continued to fall, the Japan Contract Sales Organization Association (JCSOA) reported in June. Amid industry downsizing, the roles and expectations placed on contract…
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Sumitomo Dainippon Settles Latuda Patent Lawsuits in US, New 5-Year Biz Plan Due Out Next Spring
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma said on November 27 that it has reached a settlement with all 16 generic firms over patent infringement lawsuits in the US regarding its antipsychotic agent Latuda (lurasidone). Sumitomo Dainippon filed lawsuits jointly with its US unit…
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