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Japan’s Drug-Loss Landscape Is Transforming Driven by Private Sector
An increasing number of companies in Japan are showing an eagerness to snatch up “drug loss” assets. As of this March, there were 82 such medicines, according to the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA). A year ago, Japanese drug makers…
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