Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Sawai, Towa See Double-Digit Growth in H1, but Stick to Full-Year Forecasts amid Uncertainties
Two leading Japanese generic makers, Sawai Group Holdings and Towa Pharmaceutical reported double-digit increases in sales and profits in April-September, driven by products released in Japan in recent years. For Towa, production ramp-up also lent support. Before announcing their latest…
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