Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Speed, Quality of Clinical Trials Have Increased: Mr Kawaguchi of JPMA
Masayoshi Kawaguchi, chairman of the JPMA’s Drug Evaluation Committee, discussed issues related to clinical research and clinical trials from the industry’s perspective at a meeting of Korosho’s Study Group on Activation of Clinical Research and Clinical Trials on September 30.…
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