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LDP-OK’ed Bill for PMD Act Amendment Specifies Launch of Innovative Drug Fund
The health ministry’s draft bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act has cleared a ruling party review, setting the stage for its Diet submission. The bill spells out the proposed launch of a government fund for pharmaceutical…
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