The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 19 proposed restructuring the Japanese generic industry by restricting the…
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Generic Makers See Softer Sales Growth in FY2013
Japanese generic makers, including the top three generic-only makers Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical, Sawai Pharmaceutical, and Towa Pharmaceutical, saw milder sales growth in the year ended in March 2014 compared to the previous year. Combined sales rose 10.9% for the top three…
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