Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Meiji Restarts Domestic 6-APA Production after 31-Year Hiatus
Meiji Seika Pharma produced 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA), a key intermediate of penicillin antibiotics, at its Gifu Plant on December 26, marking the first domestic production of the material in 31 years. The company plans to establish a full domestic production…
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