The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Highlights of FY2014 Earnings - Part 5: Lackluster 1% Sales Growth Likely in FY2015
With operating profits on the decline, overseas business expanding, and the use of generic drugs growing in Japan, the business environment surrounding the Japanese pharmaceutical industry is changing at a dizzying pace. What can we expect to see in FY2015?…
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