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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Kobayashi Kako Ditches Turnaround Plan with Manufacturing Transfer to Sawai
Embattled generic maker Kobayashi Kako has given up on rebuilding itself from a high-profile GMP scandal that has rattled the industry since late last year, with a decision to transfer its manufacturing facilities and staffers to Big 3 player Sawai…
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