On paper, things should be looking up for Japan’s pharmaceutical wholesalers. Industry expectations are mounting that the average gap between NHI and market prices will narrow further in FY2026 from the previous year’s record low of 4.8%.A shrinking gap should…
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Marubeni Pharma Seeks New Growth Drivers to Hit FY2035 Sales Goal
Marubeni Pharmaceuticals must secure new growth drivers as quickly as possible if it is to achieve its goal of lifting annual sales above 100 billion yen by FY2035, President and COO Shigeyuki Nishinaka told Jiho, outlining the company’s long-term strategy.…
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