Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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DSP President Expects Launch of PMDA-WEST, Says Kansai Firms Are at Disadvantage
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma (DSP) President Masayo Tada said at a press conference on February 4 that he strongly hopes “PMDA-WEST,” the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency branch in the Kansai region, will be launched. Its launch is necessary, because, Mr…
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