Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Alfresa Seeks to Expand Foothold in China via Tie-Up with 2nd Largest Drug Wholesaler
Alfresa Holdings said on March 15 that it entered into an exclusive strategic business alliance agreement the same day with China Resources Pharmaceutical Commercial Group, China's second largest drug wholesaler by 2017 revenue, with an aim to expand its Chinese…
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