Generic drug makers are making greater efforts to disclose more information on their products after years of repeated requests from doctors and medical institutions, which want to better ascertain their quality and stability of their supplies.Ohara Pharmaceutical has been disclosing…
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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Goes on AG Spree as It Wins Nod for 7 Major Brands
February 16, 2017
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Montelukast AG Achieves Rapid Market Penetration, Enjoys Stronger Start than Candesartan AG
February 7, 2017
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AGs Set to Break into 10 Billion Yen Territory in Japan
November 14, 2016
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Gilead Stays Pat on Hep C Plan, Japan Chief Says Innovation Outstrips Re-Pricing Hit
October 18, 2016
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Japan’s Established Drug Market Shines as Renewed Opportunity for Foreign Generic Firms
September 26, 2016
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Sumitomo Dainippon Feeling Sense of Crisis about Operating Profit to Approach Zero; Will Offer Early Retirement and Cut Executive Compensation
September 15, 2016
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Surprise Rule Change Pops Up Yet Again, This Time with Taltz
September 5, 2016
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Top Global Pharmas Lackluster in Japan while Hep C Drug Makers Flourish
June 21, 2016
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Success of Daiichi Sankyo’s New Midterm Plan to Hinge on Edoxaban; 120 Billion Yen Sales Target Set for FY2020
April 13, 2016
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Multiple Authorized Generics Get Approval towards June Listing as Pharmas See Opportunities
February 17, 2016
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Japan Drug Makers Foresee 6% Sales Growth in FY2015: Jiho Tally
February 15, 2016
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17,800 Hep C Patients Prescribed Sovaldi in 6 Months; Clinical Benefits Out of Consideration in New Re-Pricing Rule
January 27, 2016
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Global Pharmas Mull Excluding Japan from In-Licensing Deals on Annual Revision Fears, Softer Yen
January 26, 2016
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Takeda’s Exit from Diabetes Research a Symbolic Move under Weber Leadership
January 20, 2016
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Teva JV Deal Marks Turning Point in Takeda’s Japanese Business
January 6, 2016
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“Huge Seller” Re-Pricing Targeting Hep C Drugs Will Dampen Innovative Market
December 9, 2015
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Peak Sales Forecast for New Drugs Listed in 2015 Exceeded 840 Billion Yen with Big Contribution from Hep C Treatments
December 7, 2015
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AG Shares Reach 50-60% in 1 Year; Confidence in Quality Encourages Dominance Even without Market Lead
November 30, 2015
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Full-Year Forecasts for Domestic Market Down vs Previous Year; Major Makers Struggling Even in Year without NHI Price Revision
November 11, 2015
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Shift to Specialty - 5: Eisai, Ajinomoto Jump on Specialty Bandwagon to Seek Efficiency in GI Biz
October 30, 2015
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