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Japan’s Direct Patient ADR Reporting System Now in Full Operation
Japan’s system for direct patient reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) went into full-fledged operation on March 26, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) said on the same day. ADR…
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