Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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FY2017 Earnings Roundup - 4: Japan Makers Struggling to Recoup R&D Investments, New Value-Generating Model Is a Must
By Reiji Anasako For pharmaceutical makers, continuous drug launches now seem to be the only avenue of maintaining a stable business. While R&D outlays run up, pricing overhauls are denting their profitability, making it critical to boost efficiency and productivity.…
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