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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LDP Lawmakers Throw Support Behind Pharma on Off-Year Plan
A project team of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) aiming to foster Japan’s strengths in drug discovery held a hearing with six trade groups on November 14 for the “off-year” drug price revision slated for next April. Many members…
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