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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Toho Shareholders Approve Trigger for 3D Defense Measures
Shareholders of Toho Holdings on June 26 approved the activation of takeover defense measures against a potential large-scale share purchase by investment fund 3D Investment Partners at the drug wholesaler’s annual general meeting. Under the approved framework, Toho’s board might…
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