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Sumitomo Pharma Likely to Miss 5-Year Biz Targets as COVID Hobbles US Launches
Sumitomo Pharma is expected to miss its revenue and profit targets under its mid-term business plan for FY2018-FY2022, with forecasts for the final year released on May 13 falling below the goals on both fronts. Promotional activities for three US…
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