Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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PMDA Reviewing Safety Risks for Ivermectin, Xeljanz
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is investigating new side effect risks for the antiparasitic agent ivermectin (brand name: Stromectol) and two other drugs, a move likely to trigger label changes in the near future. According to a risk…
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