The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Daiichi Sankyo to Close UK Development Unit
Daiichi Sankyo will shut down its development subsidiary in the UK, Daiichi Sankyo Development Limited, as part of its global efforts to streamline its R&D operations, the company said on February 9.The subsidiary currently has a workforce of some 80.…
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