A reorganization of manufacturing sites is currently underway in the generic drug industry. With the generic drug share approaching 80% on a volume basis and NHI prices in decline, companies are looking for ways to grow and survive.In July, Nichi-Iko…
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Eisai and Ajinomoto will integrate their gastrointestinal (GI) businesses next April in an attempt to boost efficiency in sales and development activities amid a whirlwind of changes in the Japanese pharma space. The duo aim to create Japan’s largest GI…
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