Japan’s contract drug rep ratio rose to 8.7% in FY2024 as the total number of regular reps continued to fall, the Japan Contract Sales Organization Association (JCSOA) reported in June. Amid industry downsizing, the roles and expectations placed on contract…
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Takeda’s Half-Year Sales Slip on LLP Transfer, but Profits Zoom
Takeda Pharmaceutical saw its half-year revenue dip due to the stronger yen and divestitures including the transfer of long-listed products (LLPs) to a joint venture with Teva, but its profit grew strongly on the back of a one-time gain from…
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