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Japan Ethical Drug Sales Fall 1.1% in May: Crecon
Japan’s ethical drug sales skidded 1.1% year on year in May, according to preliminary wholesale shipment data released by Crecon Research & Consulting. The month had 18 business days, two fewer than a year earlier. Positive drivers included strong shipments…
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