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Japan to Quickly Utilize “Special Approval” Scheme for Remdesivir after It’s OK’ed Overseas: Minister
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) is poised to quickly review Gilead Sciences’ antiviral remdesivir under its “special approval” scheme once it is approved for emergency use in other countries for the treatment of COVID-19, Health Minister Katsunobu…
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