The Blackstone Group, a major US private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Takeda Consumer Healthcare Company (TCHC), a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical. Investment funds and other industries have been putting out feelers toward the pharmaceutical sector in recent…
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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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