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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New Grad Hires for Sales Reps Up after 5 Years of Decrease: FY2025 Survey
The number of new graduates hired for sales rep roles increased in FY2025 after declining for five consecutive years, a Jiho survey revealed. Though the number of reps in the industry is on a downward trend, this year’s rise signals…
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