Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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MHLW Pharma Bureau Chief Keen on Early Enactment of PMD Amendment Bill
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) will work all out to achieve the quick enactment of a bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Law, with its passage in this autumn’s extraordinary Diet session well within…
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