Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
REGULATORY
Legal Changes on Horizon for GMP Inspection Authorities, Other Regulation Panel Topics?
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) appears to be looking at potential legal amendments to address issues related to pharmaceutical regulations, including the review of authorities to conduct GMP inspections and post-approval procedures for manufacturing changes. On February…
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