The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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And Pharma Chief Pledges Growth Strategy as New Generics Holding Firm Takes Shape
The head of And Pharma, a new holding company uniting Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical, Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry, and T’s Pharma, vowed on September 4 to chart a growth strategy that harnesses the three firms’ combined strengths while addressing weaknesses across the group.…
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