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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Chuikyo Healthcare Reps Urge Minimal Scope for Off-Year Re-Pricing, Payers Grumble over Generic-Heavy Coverage
A spat over the scope of next April’s “off-year” re-pricing continued at a drug pricing panel on December 9, as healthcare provider reps reiterated their call for its minimal implementation amid the COVID-19 crisis, while payers frowned on health ministry…
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