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Japan Finalizes Designation of 762 “Supply-Ensured Medicines”
A Japanese health ministry panel on October 27 finalized the designation of 762 APIs as “supply-ensured medicines,” currently known as “stable supply medicines.” The list — expanded from the initial 759 proposed APIs following a public comment process — will…
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