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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Sumitomo Pharma Eyes Global Position as Adjuvant Supplier
Sumitomo Pharma is looking to establish itself as a global supplier of vaccine adjuvants by expanding its proprietary TLR7 adjuvant technology and exploring partnerships with vaccine developers worldwide, President and CEO Toru Kimura said on August 21. At a press…
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