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Clinical Trial Environment Must Match Global Standards, Says JPMA Evaluation Chief
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association’s (JPMA) Drug Evaluation Committee is stepping up efforts to improve Japan’s clinical trial environment, which it sees as a major factor behind the nation’s drug loss issues. A task force launched this year will serve…
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