As Japan approaches the Fiscal System Council’s “autumn recommendation,” a notable shift is taking shape. The Ministry of Finance (MOF),…
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Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare to Launch Calonal OTC, Ayumi to Focus on Rx
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare said on January 11 that it will roll out an OTC version of Calonal tablets (acetaminophen), Ayumi Pharmaceutical’s antipyretic analgesic, in Japan starting from later this month. The OTC version will be sold under the brand name…
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