Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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PMDA to Push Simultaneous Development of Pediatric Drugs via New Consultation Center
As Japan tries to craft an environment to accelerate the development of pediatric drugs and indications, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is set to augment this effort by providing guidance through its new consultation center launched this month.…
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