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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Japan Inks Supply Deal for Shionogi’s COVID Pill for 1 Million People
The Japanese government reached a basic agreement with Shionogi on the supply of the company’s oral COVID-19 treatment S-217622 for 1 million people, if approved, Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto said on March 25. In late February, the Osaka drug maker…
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