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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Takeda’s Q1 Sales Rise on Diabetes Divestiture; Plant Re-Inspection Results Expected Late October
Takeda Pharmaceutical’s group revenue in April-June rose 18.4% year on year, pushed up by the divestment of diabetes assets in Japan. Fourteen global brands fared strongly, while profits jumped sharply thanks to a decrease in outlays related to its 2019…
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