Japan’s contract drug rep ratio rose to 8.7% in FY2024 as the total number of regular reps continued to fall, the Japan Contract Sales Organization Association (JCSOA) reported in June. Amid industry downsizing, the roles and expectations placed on contract…
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MHLW, METI Seek 3-Year Extension for Temporary R&D Tax Credit Measures
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) are requesting the expansion of an R&D tax credit system under the FY2019 taxation reform, calling for a three-year extension for temporary measures…
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