Takeda Pharmaceutical, Eisai, and Nippon Chemiphar offeredearly retirement programs over the past year, a Jiho survey revealed. It appears that not all of them are looking at downsizing, however, with some aggressively seeking to “rejuvenate” their employees by replacing ones…
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Sales of Most Long-Listed Drugs Fall Short of Forecasts in Apr.-Sept.; Over 70% See Downward Revisions in Full-year Forecasts
Based on new drug makers’ settlements of accounts for April through September 2014, it is clear that companies are finding it more difficult to maintain earnings without launching new drugs and that global products are now driving earnings. This means…
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