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Japanese Pharmas Hit By Strong Yen: Japanese Pharma Earnings Roundup

This article was originally published in PharmAsia News

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TOKYO - As expected, top Japanese pharmaceutical players have reported lackluster April-June earnings as they struggled under the strong yen's weight, with three leading firms reiterating efforts to expedite launching products now in the pipelines

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