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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MSD Tops Foreign Pharma List in Japan in FY2020, but Big Players in a Melee
MSD, the Japanese unit of US Merck, hauled in the largest sales among 11 foreign mega pharma companies operating in Japan in FY2020, capturing the top spot in this ranking for the first time, according to a Jiho tally. The…
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