A reorganization of manufacturing sites is currently underway in the generic drug industry. With the generic drug share approaching 80% on a volume basis and NHI prices in decline, companies are looking for ways to grow and survive.In July, Nichi-Iko…
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Generic APIs at Crossroads - 4: Professor Calls for Monitoring Drugs Liable to Be in Short Supply, Drawing Up Lists of Substitutes
Measures focusing on risk management should be necessary to prevent disruptions in API supplies, Prof. Hiroyuki Sakamaki of Kanagawa University of Human Services’ Graduate School of Health Innovation stressed in a recent interview with Jiho. “Assuming that shortages of certain…
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