The Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association (JPWA) on December 6 leaned on policymakers to create a permanent mechanism to continuously prop up the prices of medically essential drugs, beyond a transient measure at a time of emergencies.JPWA Chairman Hiromi…
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AZ Eyes Low Single-Digit Growth over Coming Years in Japan: Pres. Baertschi
AstraZeneca K.K. is aiming to notch up low single-digit growth over the coming years by rolling out at least two products every year through 2020 to outstrip the performance of the Japanese pharma market, President Gabriel Baertschi said on November…
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