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ICH to Facilitate Participation of Regulatory Authorities from Non-ICH Regions in Future Activities
Speaking at a briefing on the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) on July 26, Kurajiro Kishi, director of the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association’s (JPMA) Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, discussed the latest developments at the ICH with a focus on…
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