The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Otsuka’s H1 Pharma Sales Rise 12% on Global Brands, Profits Drop 26.2%
Otsuka Holdings’ pharmaceutical revenue in January-June grew 12.0% year on year with major contributions from its four global brands, while business profit in the segment slid 26.2% due to temporary factors. In the first half of 2022, the company’s pharma…
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