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73% of Applications for ADR Relief Processed within 8 Months in April-October: PMDA
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) reported on relief for injuries resulting from ADRs between April and October 2011 at a meeting of its Relief Committee on December 21. According to the PMDA, 73.3% of applications for relief were…
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