While Japan has now granted its first emergency approval to Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill Xocova (ensitrelvir), the drug failed to win a unanimous vote by advisory panels, with skepticism lingering over its actual efficacy. To prep for the next emergency, which…
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JGA Suspends Kyowa Pharma for 5 Years after GMP Violations
The Japan Generic Medicines Association (JGA) said on April 22 that it has suspended the membership of Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry for five years, after the company was slapped with business suspension orders over GMP violations. The suspension will last from…
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