Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Govt Eyes Designation of Cefazolin, Other Antibiotics as Key Resources
The Japanese government is looking at designating antibiotics including cefazolin for a list of key resources essential for people’s lives that need to be protected under the economic security law, it was learned on October 13. To receive such designation,…
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