Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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Meiji Distributing AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan
Meiji Seika Pharma said on August 10 that it has begun the distribution of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria in Japan. Under the contract deal announced in February, Meiji is responsible for the delivery of the formulated vaccines from the warehouse…
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