Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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As Latuda Sales Evaporate, Sumitomo Shakes Up Top Brass for Turnaround
Sumitomo Pharma on May 14 reported an operating loss to the tune of nearly 355 billion yen in FY2023 as per its most recent guidance update last month, battered by a huge patent cliff and underperformances with what it positions…
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