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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Ivermectin Misses Goal in PIII COVID-19 Trial: Kowa
Kowa said on September 26 that the antiparasitic agent ivermectin failed to meet the primary endpoint in a PIII study for the treatment of COVID-19. The company plans to terminate the program, while looking into the drug’s potential in other…
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