Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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MHLW Pharma Bureau Eyes 12 Billion Yen to Boost Plasma Product Production
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s (MHLW) Pharmaceutical Safety Bureau has requested 33.49 billion yen for FY2027, more than triple its FY2026 budget, driven by a series of large new requests under the government’s investment framework for crisis preparedness…
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