Japan plans to revise its guidelines on the drone delivery of medicines later this month, which would mark the first revision since they were established two years ago. Service providers are closely watching how they will be revised, with calls…
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Fujifilm Plans Company-Sponsored Avigan Trial for COVID-19 in Japan
Fujifilm Toyama Chemical is planning a company-sponsored clinical trial in Japan for its anti-influenza drug Avigan (favipiravir) for the treatment of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, it was learned on March 16. Acknowledging that there is such plan, a spokesperson…
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