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15 Mar 2011

Japan's Drug Firms Donate Aid after Quake

In response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan last Friday, some pharmaceutical companies have donated medical supplies and millions of dollars in funding for victims.

Japan's pharmaceutical companies have donated medical supplies and millions of dollars in funding for victims of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last Friday.

 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company hascontributed JPY300m ($3.6m) to aid emergency relief through the Japanese Red Cross Society. The company added in a statement, “In addition to the cash donation aforementioned, Takeda is planning the donation of pharmaceutical products (both ethical and over-the-counter) and all other supports that are feasible for the company.”

 

Daiichi Sankyo has made a donation of $1.2m and is evaluating the feasibility of donating medical supplies to the worst affected areas, which inlude Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima.<

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