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Japan Pharma Lobbies Hammer Out One-Year Term Extensions for Their Leaders
Two key Japanese pharma trade groups on March 19 officially agreed to extend the terms of office of their chieftains by one year in a bid to better navigate upcoming discussions on so-called “off-year” re-pricing, which will begin in April…
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