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Teva Pharma Japan Notifies Customers of Stock-Out of Mucosolate L Cap.45, Lemalc Tab. 100 Due to Manufacturing Troubles
Teva Pharma Japan has notified its customers of a stock-out for the extended-release expectorant Mucosolate L Cap.45 (ambroxol) and the anti-rheumatoid treatment Lemalc Tab. 100 (bucillamine). Its group company Taisho Pharmaceutical Industries is the marketing authorization holder for these two…
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