A bill to amend the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices (PMD) Law is expected to be submitted to the ordinary session of the Diet this year, which was convened on January 17 for a 150-day run. The proposed amendment is for…
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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Sales Double as It Cashes In On Authorized Generic Boom
By Reiji Anasako The FY2017 earnings season saw a bonanza of authorized generics (AGs) as their major marketer, Daiichi Sankyo Espha, enjoyed sharp growth in its revenue, while original drug makers suffered steep sales declines in their flagship brands. The…
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