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Japan Employees Shaken by Teva’s Divestment Plan, Soft Landing Wanted on Supply Front
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ announcement last month to walk away from the Japanese generic business sent shockwaves among its Japanese employees, with Teva Takeda Pharma bearing the brunt of the abrupt decision. The Japan unit has just swung back to profit…
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