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Anapeine Generics Get Expedited Listing amid Supply Crunch
The Japanese health ministry on November 12 granted urgent reimbursement listing ahead of schedule for Terumo’s generic versions of Anapeine (ropivacaine) as supply shortages continue for the long-acting local anesthetic agent. The listing was announced in the official gazette, effective…
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