The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Toyota Tsusho Signs Agreement with Korean Venture to Become Sole Agent in Japan
Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced on April 11 that it signed an agreement with Global Neurotech Pharma Co, Ltd. (GNT), a venture company for new drug development based in Yongin City, South Korea, to become the sole agent in Japan. Toyota…
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