The Japan presidents of foreign pharma companies are no longer hiding their concerns about the stagnation of drug development in the Japanese market. In their business briefings for 2021, many of them made explicit criticism against what they see as…
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JPMA Policy Proposal Calls for Govt’s Flexibility towards Coronavirus Vaccinations, Steps to Expedite Visas for Foreign Technicians
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) has formulated a policy proposal to tackle practical challenges associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, calling for flexible measures to address issues anticipated at a time when vaccine development is moving with unprecedented speed. The proposal,…
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