BUSINESS

Giant Quake Disrupts Drug Production, Shipments in Hokkaido; Distributors Scramble to Ensure Supplies

September 7, 2018

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A powerful earthquake that hit Hokkaido early on September 6 and ensuing blackouts across the northernmost Japan prefecture have forced drug makers and wholesalers to halt their manufacturing and shipments, with local distributors rushing to ensure supplies by responding to…

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