Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Pfizer Japan Logs 2.6% Growth in FY2018, No Job Cut Planned: Chief
Pfizer Japan saw its sales rise 2.6% year on year in FY2018 through November last year as bullish performances by Ibrance (palbociclib) and other new products more than offset a 6% drug price cut it suffered in April. On the…
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