A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Sawai and Towa Profits Tank 50% on Flat Sales in Japan: FY2022 Earnings
Two leading Japanese generic makers, Sawai Group Holdings and Towa Pharmaceutical saw their domestic revenue virtually level off in their consolidated scorecards for the fiscal year ended March 2023, but profits plunged by half. In its Japanese business, Sawai posted…
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