Will an “off-year” drug price revision happen in April 2025 or not? Over the last week, expectations have been up…
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Sumitomo Dainippon Ekes Out Quarterly Growth as North America Sales Offset Japan Dip
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma squeaked out a 1.4% uptick in its April-June revenue as its new drug-driven sales in North America more than compensated for a decline in the Japan market, where the company suffers relentless generic pressure on off-patent products.…
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