Sawai Draws On Its Strengths Despite Japanese Pressures

Cites R&D Expertise, Supply-Chain Stability And Launches As Key Differentiators

In the face of both local and global pressures, Japan’s Sawai Pharmaceutical is holding steady by relying on its core strengths, company president Kenzo Sawai tells Generics Bulletin in the first part of an exclusive two-part interview.

Kenzo Sawai, president of Sawai pharmaceutical
Kenzo Sawai says the firm's strengths lie in attacking patents and executing launches at scale • Source: Sawai

Despite the pressures of local price cuts and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan’s Sawai Pharmaceutical is holding steady and believes it can differentiate itself from its peers through a combination of research and development expertise, supply-chain stability and a healthy slate of launches, according to company president Kenzo Sawai.

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