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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Shuichi Watanabe to Become President, Sadatake Kumakura Chairman: Medipal HD
Medipal Holdings (HD) announced on January 31 that Executive Vice President Shuichi Watanabe will assume the position of president on April 1. Current President Sadatake Kumakura will be appointed chairman with representation rights. Mr Watanabe will also assume the position…
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