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Nichi-Iko Chief Apologizes for GMP Violations, but Draws Clear Distinction from Kobayashi Kako Case
On the heels of receiving a business suspension order on March 3, Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical President Yuichi Tamura offered apologies over a spate of GMP violations that prompted the penalty, announcing further pay cuts for the management. However, top executives underlined…
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