1. Build a Strong Employer BrandFirst up, let’s talk about your employer brand. Think of it as your company’s personality and reputation. In Japan’s competitive pharmaceutical and medical device industry, it’s crucial to stand out. You need to showcase your…
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PMDA Raises Caution on Teratogenicity of Keratosis Treatment Tigason, Urges Use Only in Serious Cases
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) raised caution regarding the risk of teratogenicity due to Chugai Pharmaceutical’s keratosis treatment Tigason (etretinate) on March 3, after the second case of congenital abnormality was reported in Japan following the administration of…
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