The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 19 proposed restructuring the Japanese generic industry by restricting the…
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Sumitomo’s FY2021 Sales Up 8.5% on Otsuka Pact, North America/China Growth; Chairman Tada to Retire
Sumitomo Pharma said on May 13 that its FY2021 group revenue surged 8.5% on the back of an upfront payment from Otsuka Pharmaceutical associated with their CNS alliance deal and solid growth in the North America and China business. In…
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