A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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4.5 Bil. Yen Tax Hike Estimated in FY2012 Tax Reform: JPMA
At a meeting of a council for economic, finance, and monetary policies of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held on July 11, the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) presented an estimate that the overall taxes for the pharmaceutical industry will…
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