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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Japan Mulling Once-a-Year COVID Booster for Elderly in FY2024
The Japanese health ministry is looking at less frequent COVID-19 boosters for older adults aged 65 and above in FY2024, reducing the number of shots from two doses in FY2023 to one, according to people familiar with the matter. In…
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