The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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Wholesalers to Address Product Return Issue after Fake Harvoni Case: JPWA Chair
Ken Suzuki, president of the Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association (JPWA), in a recent interview aired his frustration over the discovery of counterfeit Harvoni (ledipasvir + sofosbuvir) earlier this year, saying it has marred his international commitment to the…
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