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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Sandoz Gives Update on Anapeine Supply after Manufacturing Change
Sandoz on October 29 shared the latest outlook for the supply of Anapeine (ropivacaine), a long-acting local anesthetic under restricted shipments, after it received approval for the addition of a new manufacturing site for some dosage versions of the product.…
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