The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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LDP Group Proposes Higher Cap on Social Security Budgets, Category-Based Drug Pricing
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) study group on pharmaceutical policies on May 13 broadly agreed on a proposal for this year’s honebuto budget blueprint, which calls for a higher ceiling on social security spending and a new category-based drug…
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