BUSINESS
FY2015 Earnings Roundup - 2: New Drugs Gain Traction Overseas to Underpin Japan Makers’ Financial Results
Overseas operations have increasingly bolstered the scorecards of Japanese drug makers, especially first-tier companies. In FY2015, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Astellas Pharma pulled in over 60% of their sales outside Japan, while Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma for the first time earned more…
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