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MHLW Publishes Report on Drug Marketing System towards PMD Law Amendment
The Japanese health ministry has released a report summarizing the results of discussions by its panel on pharmaceutical marketing systems, which will pave the way for the amendment of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Law expected as early as…
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