Biopharmaceutical wholesalers in Japan play broader roles than their counterparts overseas. Beyond logistics and distribution, wholesalers perform a variety of tasks related to finance, safety, and commercialization. Such functions are typically cited as justification for various fees, rebates, and allowances…
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JPMA Chief Vows Renewed Efforts to Deliver COVID-19 Drugs, Vaccines as Japan Declares 2nd Emergency
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) issued a statement on January 8 on its initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, in response to the government’s second state of emergency declaration for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures. “Our member companies…
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