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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Nichi-Iko Slides into Excess Debt as Hefty Loss Booked by US Unit
Beleaguered generic maker Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical said on November 8 that it is expected to fall into excess liabilities in the April-September financial period due to a massive impairment loss to be incurred by US subsidiary Sagent Pharmaceuticals. Sagent suffered an…
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