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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Pharma Faces Wage Challenge in 5% Era as Industry Sustainability at Stake
Japan has entered a third straight year of wage hikes averaging 5%, but the pharmaceutical industry is struggling to keep pace, raising questions over its ability to attract and retain the specialized talent needed to sustain its competitiveness. According to…
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