Leftover stocks of high-priced medicines are emerging as a serious headache for Japanese pharmacies, fueling financial stress and even bankruptcies…
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JSMO Issues 33 Development Requests for Unapproved Drugs, Indications
The second round of development requests for unapproved drugs and indications with high medical needs reportedly includes 33 development requests (drugs and supportive therapies) from the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology (JSMO). One of the drugs included among the 33…
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