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Clinical research in Japan

Abstract:

After the USA and Europe, Japan is the most important market for global pharmaceutical and research and development companies. This chapter discusses trends in the Japanese pharmaceutical market, as well as the state of the CRO market. Also considered are the key players and clinical research environments. The chapter goes on to analyse the market environment, emerging outsourcing models and the key challenges faced by market players. Finally, it provides an outlook for the future of the Japanese pharmaceutical market.

2.1 Background and history

After the USA and Europe, Japan is the most important market for global pharmaceutical and research and development (R&D) companies. The Japanese pharmaceutical ...

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