The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 18 presented a proposal to define the scope of products…
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FY2016 Sales Dip for 27 Japan Makers, Second-Tier/Mid-Sized Firms Fare Well: Jiho Tally
Combined sales of 27 Japanese drug makers in FY2016 slipped 3.3% from the previous year to 9,508.5 billion yen, as top companies stumbled on price cuts, currency moves, and the patent expiry of their mainstays, while second-tier and mid-sized players…
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