On paper, things should be looking up for Japan’s pharmaceutical wholesalers. Industry expectations are mounting that the average gap between NHI and market prices will narrow further in FY2026 from the previous year’s record low of 4.8%.A shrinking gap should…
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MSD Japan Spins Off Organon Women’s Health Biz, Ryota Sakurai Takes Helm
In tandem with its global spinoff, the Japan arm of US Merck split off its Organon women’s health and legacy brand business on June 3, with Ryota Sakurai, who has been spearheading the transition, taking up the role of president…
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